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Fad Diet Assignment

This document provides instructions for an assignment assessing a student's ability to critically analyze online health and nutrition information. The student is asked to read two articles - one from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about identifying fad diets, and another describing herbal teas for weight loss. For each article, the student must answer multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their understanding. Questions focus on identifying red flags in claims made by the articles and determining if information is supported by evidence.

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Fad Diet Assignment

This document provides instructions for an assignment assessing a student's ability to critically analyze online health and nutrition information. The student is asked to read two articles - one from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about identifying fad diets, and another describing herbal teas for weight loss. For each article, the student must answer multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their understanding. Questions focus on identifying red flags in claims made by the articles and determining if information is supported by evidence.

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Fad Diet Assignment (65 points)  

Read thoroughly before beginning the assignment: 


There is no shortage of health and nutrition information online. But how can you determine if that
information is safe and realistic? This assignment is designed to teach you how to approach online
nutrition-related information with a critical eye and give you the tools necessary for determining whether
or not that information is evidence-based.  
To start, you will read an article from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that explains how to
identify a fad diet (https://www.eatright.org/health/weight-loss/fad-diets/staying-away-from-fad-
diets) and answer questions 1-6 below.  
The second article you will read describes the top 6 herbal teas for weight loss: https://the-
qi.com/blogs/journal/top-6-herbal-teas-for-weight-loss-1
Using this article, you will then answer questions 7-13.
 
Answer questions 1-6 using the Academy article “Staying Away from Fad Diets” (5 points per
question) 

1. Which is NOT true about rapid weight loss (5 pts) 


a) Losing weight quickly is the optimal form of weight loss
b) If you lose weight quickly, you’ll lose muscle, bone, and water
c) Losing weight quickly will make you more likely to regain the pounds
d) You should not focus on rapid weight loss, but on eating in a way that
helps you feel satisfied and energized
 
2. List one diet claim red flag from the article. (5 pts) 
 
• No need to exercise

3. Which of the following describes diet misinformation? (5 pts) 


a) Super foods will not alter your genetic code
b) Some ingredients in supplements and herbal products can be dangerous
and even deadly to some people
c) Certain products can miraculously melt fat while you watch TV
d) People should eat nutritious foods, instead of looking for a quick fix
 
4. It is not necessary to exercise when trying to improve health (5 pts) 
a) True 
b) False  

5. Which of the following is true about food limitations? (5 pts) 

a) You should avoid any diet that restricts entire food groups
b) You can get all the nutrition you need from multivitamins, so it is okay
to eliminate certain foods
c) You should participate in diets that promote unlimited quantities of
specific foods
 
6. There is no evidence that combining certain foods or eating foods at a specific time of
day will help with weight loss (5 pts) 
a) True 
b) False 
Answer questions 7-13 using the article “Top 6 Herbal Teas for Weight Loss” (5 points per
question) 

7. Which of the following statements from the article present a nutritional red flag? (5 pts) 
a. Green tea is packed with antioxidants
b. Oolong is a Chinese herb which creates a light floral tea
b. Oolong tea is known for increasing the rate of the metabolism by 10%,
and focuses on burning fat on the upper arms and stomach
c. Herbal tea is a low calorie beverage

8. Why should you be concerned about the article as a researcher? (5 pts) 


a) It explains different types of herbal teas
b) The author’s name is listed at the bottom of the page
c) The article is published on a page that sells these specific herbal teas
d) There are only a few pictures
 
9. Food can contain anti-obesity properties (5 pts) 
a. True
b. False
 
10. What does the article claim herbal teas do for the body? (5 pts) 
a. Reduce insomnia
b. Increasing the metabolism
c. Curb obesity
d. All of the above
 
11. List one of the claims of the “benefits” of green tea that may be a diet red flag (5 pts)

• Green tea is able to make the body use all its energy to the fullest, and
reduces lipids being absorbed by the intestine

12. Several of the teas listed include antioxidants. List the function of antioxidants in the
body AND one source from the diet (5 pts) Note: “diet” here refers to the kinds of foods
consumed by a person, not the fad diet from the article.

• Antioxidants protect your cells against free radicals which are produced
when your body breaks down food.

13.  Consuming specific teas for weight loss is supported by research. (5 pts) 
a. True
b. False

Extra Credit (3 points) 
Can you think of and explain another diet that qualifies as a fad diet? Why? (You MUST explain for
credit!) 
 

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