LET'S TALK ............

Fad diets are often marketed as quick fixes, but they pose several serious risks:

• Promote temporary eating habits rather than sustainable lifestyle changes. 
• Mislead people into expecting instant, lasting results with minimal effort.
   

• Demonising certain foods or food groups can lead to guilt, fear, and disordered eating. 
• May increase the risk of developing eating disorders.
   

• Initial weight loss is common, but restrictions are hard to maintain. 
• Most people regain the weight, creating a cycle of dieting and regaining.
   

• Often cut out key food groups, leading to: 
  • Inadequate vitamins and minerals 
  • Dehydration 
  • Fatigue, nausea, headaches 
  • Constipation
     

• Dangerous for individuals with health conditions (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, cancer). 
• Risky for growing children, teens, and athletes with unique nutritional needs.
   

• Balanced, whole-food diets offer protective health effects that fad diets may undermine.