Diet options of obesity: fad or famous?

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2005 Mar;34(1):83-90. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2004.12.007.

Abstract

This article highlights the different dietary approaches that have evolved and become popular over the past few years. Whether these are fads or truly represent important changes in the way peo-ple eat and that ultimately will lead to a lower rate of obesity and improved health is impossible to know.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Body Mass Index
  • Diet Fads*
  • Diet, Reducing*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Obesity / diagnosis
  • Obesity / diet therapy*
  • Obesity / psychology
  • Patient Compliance / psychology
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • United States
  • Weight Loss