Assignment
You will identify and research a weight-loss diet. Be prepared to share the origins of the diet, what foods are included/excluded, whether or not it is a Fad diet and why, potential short and long-term effects of this diet, what influences people to select this diet, if you believe this to be a healthy diet program and why or why not, and if you believe that restaurants should cater to people on this diet and if so, why. Use this template to write then submit this assignment.
1) You are required to cite your sources of research in-text and include a reference at the end of your paper. Cite at least two sources and remember that Wikipedia or Google are not considered references.
2) To prepare for this assignment, refer to your textbook reading for the week (Chapters 42-44, 67-71 in Nutrition at a Glance) and live session/recording.
3) Respond to each prompt in the template with 1+ paragraphs, citing any quoted content taken directly from your research.
Task
1) Identify your diet and provide some background information: When was it created and by whom; Why was the diet created? (1+ paragraphs)
2) Share foods that are included and excluded in this diet and if you believe the diet provides any nutrients in excess or if it is insufficient in any nutrients. (1+paragraphs)
3) Do you believe the diet provides any short-term benefits or consequences? What about long term benefits or consequences? (1+ paragraphs)
4) What or who do you believe influences people to follow this diet? Do you think restaurants should cater to individuals following this diet - why? (1 +paragraphs)
5) Based on your research, is your selected diet considered a Fad diet - why? Would you be comfortable recommending this diet? (1+ paragraphs)