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Nutrition Myth: Quick-Fix Diets Work

March 27, 2008

During National Nutrition Month, ADA’s Tip of the Day will spotlight a popular nutrition myth and the facts that dispel the myth.

Myth: Occasionally following a fad diet is OK to quickly lose weight.

Fact: You may experience temporary weight loss on a fad diet, primarily because you eat less food. However, many fad diets are low in nutrients or entire food groups that you need for good health, and often require you to give up eating foods you enjoy, making fad diets ineffective in the long term. For help in developing a healthy weight-loss plan that is right for you, consult a registered dietitian. Visit the Find a Nutrition Professional page to locate an RD near you.

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