Fad Diets. Simone Austin, APD, AdvSD
Fad Diets have been around for hundreds of years and look likely to be around for a while yet. As dietitians we can easily spot the problems with Fad Diets. But for people who want to lose weight fast the promise of quick results on a Fad Diet can be extremely appealing. They seem to be more popular than ever at the start of a New Year.
The skill for us lies in reserving our critical opinions, harnessing our client’s motivation, listening to them, and working with them to provide non-judgmental advice around what are they really hoping to achieve. Simone presented a mature and measured approach in how we can best manage and respond to Fad Diets.
Overview:
What is a Fad Diet?
Possible issues and side effects of Fad Diets
An explanation of three popular diets: Low carb, Paleo, Raw food diets
How common are diets and what are the most popular?
Talking to clients about dieting and Fad Diets
Harnessing motivation
Discussing health goals
Simone Austin is an Advanced Accredited Practising Sports Dietitian with over 22 years of experience including three premierships at the Hawthorn Football Club. She is President of Sports Dietitians Australia and regularly features in the print, radio, television and social media.
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