Ditch Your Diet, American Diabetes Association Magazine
Debunking The Myths Of Dieting
Our society—and the $30 billion diet industry—perpetuates some myths about diets. We're told that dieting will make us eat less, lose weight, be healthier, and feel happier and better about ourselves. However, several studies have revealed that dieting usually does not lead to any of these outcomes. Dieting may produce short-term weight loss, but it promotes long-term weight gain. More than 90 percent of individuals who participate in weight-loss programs gain back all of the weight they lost (and often more) within two years of completing their program.
Debunking The Myths Of Dieting
Our society—and the $30 billion diet industry—perpetuates some myths about diets. We're told that dieting will make us eat less, lose weight, be healthier, and feel happier and better about ourselves. However, several studies have revealed that dieting usually does not lead to any of these outcomes. Dieting may produce short-term weight loss, but it promotes long-term weight gain. More than 90 percent of individuals who participate in weight-loss programs gain back all of the weight they lost (and often more) within two years of completing their program.
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