Dieting is the practice of restricting oneself to the small amounts of food in order to lose weight. Many people around the world are involved in this practice to lose their weight. Now a question arises, "Dieting is effective or not?" Many people have different views. Some may have find this vital while some are against this practice. According to the various studies ,one third to two thirds of dieters regain more weight than they lost on their diets, and these studies likely underestimate the extent to which dieting is counterproductive because of several methodological problems, all of which bias the studies toward showing successful weight loss maintenance. Thus, Dieting proved to be counterproductive because, it make people regain more weight instead of losing it, make people extremely weak and also badly effects the stomach.
Leann Birch, Ph.D., head of Pennsylvania State University's human development department, asked 192 girls what they knew about dieting, and was surprised to learn that roughly half recognized its link to weight. (McCarthy 20). This means actually we do not know how dieting effects our body. What we only know is, it helps u lose weight. Let's find out the truth about dieting.
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Fat is a word everyone is scared of now a days. No one wants a fat body. That is why people choose dieting so that they can lose excessive fat accumulated on their body. But shocking fact is that dieting makes a person gain more fat. When a person is on diet, his/her body knows that he/she is starving it and it will shut down and hold on to all stored c...
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This source is valuable because it suggests that adopting a healthier diet takes time and effort, but it is ultimately beneficial in the long term.
The article “The Skinny on Low-fat Diets” by Alan Ling is about the drawbacks of low-fat diets. The author talks about how low-fat diets don’t necessarily work and uses facts to strengthen her claim. One of the ways the author strengthen their claim is by showing the other side of the argument. The author includes this information to strengthen her claim and show readers that they can defend their argument from others.
Geissler continually argues that one should make their own choices and others should worry about themselves (Geissler). She also makes the point that dieting is without positive results, supported by her quote from Allison which states, “suffering does not enable; it destroys” (Geissler). While in extreme cases dieting can be dangerous due to the risk of starvation that extremists may put themselves at, healthy eating of smaller portion sizes a proven way to care for our bodies. Although dieting is not guaranteed to give remarkable results, it is the stepping stone for many to climb out of obesity. The viewpoint used by the author in her argument tends to constantly turn a blind eye to normal circumstances, and it instead looks for the negatives that support her.
However, Kilbourne’s statement surprised me when she claimed, “dieting doesn’t work.” Although Kilbourne’s intention with this statement was to encourage young women to accept their bodies, it creates leeway for laziness and obesity. Advertisements at times can be used as inspiration or motivation for those who try to sculpt their own body through fitness and healthy dieting. Dieting in today’s society is often associated with depriving oneself from the food they love. However, dieting is simply eating food in moderation and not splurging excessively. Furthermore, advertisements displaying women who are overly skinny from an eating disorder such as Anorexia, is not helping the current and future generations of women. In fact, companies should advertise women that have dedicated their lives to a healthy diet along with a vigorous routine of fitness and have achieved a healthy and achievable body.
Obesity is a health problem which is growing very rapidly all over the world. Current health articles such as this one, are emphasizing the importance of diet and exercise, to keep a healthy body weight, and to avoid obesity and its consequences at all costs. It is extremely important to make sure one is maintaining a good body weight in order to avoid other complications later on in life.
Abraham and Mira warnes in 1988 that health educators and health professionals should weigh up carefully the benefits of weight loss against the risks of inducing psychological disturbances such as eating disorders and adverse physiological side effects such as dieting and severe weight loss…(37)(ajn).
Proper nutrition is important in maintaining a long and healthy life. Most Americans are rushed due to their busy work schedules, and do not take the time to plan their diets properly. Like me, most Americans are unaware of the importance of eating a healthy diet and consume too many foods without the proper nutrients. Throughout my life I have been fortunate. I have not had any major health problems, and have been able to consume most foods without having to worry about gaining weight. These last two years, however, I started to gain weight and have become concerned with my diet. Changing my poor eating habits has been difficult for me, however, having this assignment has taught me that it is not as difficult as I previously imagined.
Having to eat so much is problem and the authors have great ideas to help prevent over eating. Americans around the world need to stop eating so much because they play as a role model to the youth and young adolescents. Healthy eating is the most beneficial despite how it sometimes taste.
While growing up we learn that the best way to stay healthy and look great is through proper dieting and regular exercise. As we get older and feel the pressure of obtaining perfect looks, the sensationalism of fad dieting can seem like a dream come true. With the desire of a tiny waist plaguing America, it can be difficult to decide between healthy dieting an exercise, or extreme fad diets promising fast results. When choosing which method will work best for you can be stressful, it is important to think about what is really best for your body. Each form of dieting has different long term results, can affect your overall health, and can have an effect on the rest of your appearance.
This turns into a cycle of weight loss and gain, which can increase “the risk of degenerative diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer” (Vaghefi par. 7). These diseases come into the picture due to the cycle. Fad diets promote weight loss, but not fat loss. When the goal weight is attained, and the diet stops, weight is put back on, which leads to more fat being put into the body than taken out and faster weight gain. When losing weight, the biggest way to avoid developing these major health issues is to “not believe or follow any of the fad diets that promise easy and quick weight loss, because there is no such thing” (Vaghefi par. 8). Safe and healthy weight loss happens gradually, with patience and with exercise and a balanced diet. Fad diets are dangerous and should not be used as they can cause major health
A million types of fad diets promising people to lose weight by using drugs or specific diet plans such as 5:2, paleo, hormone cure, virgin, bulletproof. Moreover, each type of fad diets has own specific style. Studies show that 108 million people in US following fad diets (ABC News Staff, 2012). The fad diets are the same as fashion that people use it enthusiastically for a period of time to give them beauty, elegant and perfect appearance. A fad diet is the most dangerous type of diet and it causes many health problems. This paper will look at two areas, which are physical and mental problems. Fad diets is becoming more popular because the consumers spend a huge amount of their money to follow specific type of diets to lose their weight
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). healthy weight- it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle! Retrieved March 6, 2011, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html
Dieting has become a “cultural requirement” for women (Herman & Polivy, 1983) because the ideal female body has become progressively thinner at the same time that the average female body has become progressively heavier. This cultural requirement remains in place despite the fact that physiology works against weight loss to such an extent that 98 percent of diets fail (Chrisler, 1989; Fitzgerald, 1981). Thus, even the thinnest women find it nearly impossible to meet and maintain the beauty
First, I will address the root issue of many people’s eating habits, and then I will expand on why and how to develop a healthier lifestyle.
In America, obesity proves to affect at least one third of the adult population. This itself is substantial but obesity also leads to other diseases that would be detrimental to individuals such as, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer. These deaths are the ones that are preventable if people paid greater attention to their nutrition, exercise and their weight. Unhealthful changes: Intake of sugars, soft drinks, cheese, cream, and fats and oils has increased.” (Sarafino 197). These unhealthful changes have been noticed especially with students who are in university as they are away from home, which results in unhealthy eating. Many individuals are self-conscious about their weight “in childhood and adolescence, particularly if they are overweight and are teased and excluded from social groups (Rosen, 2002; Zeller & Modi, 2008). (Sarafino 201). As this is the case people who are overweight or seeing risk factors of obesity should be more careful in their weight control and diet. If one’s BMI is close to 25 or higher they would be considered overweight or obese if over 30. (Sarafino 201). There are many factors that come into play if one is obese; like biological and psychosocial factors. Exercise is one of the most important components when controlling weight. “One of its benefits is that it increases metabolism, thereby helping the body to burn calories.” (Sarafino 209). As obesity is still an issue in our present day, individuals who are more susceptible should be more careful with their nutrient consumption, how they control their weight, and engage in daily physical activity.