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it's physiologically impossible. As soon as you return to your regular eating habits, the weight will return plus a lot extra (due to your metabolism slowing down). This is not a diet if you are looking to seriously lose weight and keep it off.
THE AGE GROUP TARGETED and GENDER

As to the target group, it's really targeted to anyone that wants to look like the rich and famous movie star and thinks there is a magic pill. It appears to be marketed towards young to middle-aged women that want to be young again without the work of dieting, thus the name "MIRACLE DIET." The websites promoting the diet seem to picture thin young beautiful women in their advertising.

THE COST

This forty-eight hour diet is relatively inexpensive. There are numerous websites and local drugstores where you can purchase the juice product starting for about $12.00 plus shipping if from the web. Unfortunately,….

Diets to Go How Well
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Question 2: hat is the organization? hat is its primary business or services? hat is the organizational mission or purpose? How would you characterize the organizational culture? hat are the primary strategic objectives or long-range plans for the organization?

Diets to Go facilitates weight loss with nutritionally calibrated food, following a series of different plans, including traditional weight loss, low-fat vegetarian, and low-carb. The traditional and vegetarian plans are offered as 1200 and 1600 calorie plans, while the low-carb plan is offered at a 1200 calorie a day level. Having precalculated meal plans should theoretically take some of the difficulties of dieting away, since the individual cannot 'cheat' using his or her own food or supersizing portions. The company's mission is primarily weight loss, although heart health with low-fat foods is the stated goal for some of the plans. Given that everything is purchased online the organizational culture is much less….

"Excessive caffeine intake can lead to a fast heart rate, diuresis (excessive urination), nausea and vomiting, restlessness, anxiety, depression, tremors, and difficulty sleeping." (MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia, ebsite, 2003)
The heart is clearly effected by the way in which we eat, although sometimes not as major focus when the goal of losing weigh is at its highest emotional stage. Obesity is regarded as one of the most physically, emotionally and socially detrimental factors of the human condition and those who seek to lose it are often focused on the short-term, hoping that just the loss of weight will be the most important factor of their desire to seek greater health and it would seem more importantly greater social regard. Sadly the fad diet industry has had no real flagging in its ability to part consumers with their money, sometimes their fat but also their health. Heart disease is regarded as one….

College Girls and Diets
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Diets and Young Women
It seems that women today are exceptionally obsessed with their bodies and how they look. Our culture admires the ultra-thin while ostracizing and ridiculing the overweight and obese. The overweight are seen as weak and even lazy, while those who are thin are seen as strong and energized. The media continually shows thin people enjoying and participating in life - it is as if fat people do not exist, and yet, our nation is the most overweight and unhealthy it has ever been. The media leads the obsession with dieting that haunts young American women today, and it has created a subculture of diets, exercise, eating disorders, and impossible goals when it comes to the "ideal" weight perceived by millions of girls and young women.

Almost everyone knows that the best way to lose weight and maintain it is to combine a healthy lifestyle of exercise with a….

Zone vs. Paleo Diets
Paleo Diet

This refers to the diet of the Paleolithic or cave man before the beginning of civilization, modern agriculture and technology.

It is believed to have been largely made of lean red meat and vegetation. The cave man was a hunter and gatherer and his adherents today imitate him by complementing the diet with vigorous physical activity, which he engaged in. They actually hunt their own food in its natural environment. The caveman typically used chipped stone tools as far back as 2.5 million years ago. He ate a lot of animal meat and offal, which provided 45-65% of his energy for heavy physical activities. He inhabited Australia, Africa and South America. With this diet and way of life, he survived to the 20th century without developing disease conditions common after the century. These include cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and hypertension. The change to….

The low-fat diet for the six-month study consisted of 100-500 calories below the daily requirements with only 30% coming from fat and only a total of 30 mg of cholesterol. The low-fat diet of the twelve-month study was defined as 500 calories below the daily requirements with only 30% coming from fat. The low-carb diets consisted of 20 g of carbohydrates a day and nutritional supplements for the six-month study and 30 g of carbohydrates for the twelve-month study. All participants received nutritional counseling.
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The Nurses' Health Study showed a positive correlation between diet and relative risk of CVD. However, it did not address what aspect of diet contributed to CVD risk. The next three studies attempted to answer this question by measuring LDL or "bad" cholesterol and HDL or "good" cholesterol levels. The Framingham Study showed that high LDL levels and low HDL levels were positively correlated with an….

Fad Diets Such as Atkins
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The American Heart Association (AHA), for example, points out that most Americans already eat more protein than their bodies need. It warns that high-protein animal foods (recommended by low carb diets) are usually also high in saturated fat, and their consumption for a sustained period "raises the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke and several types of cancer." ("High Protein Diets," 2001) The AHA also points out that a high-protein diet puts a large number of people who can't use excess protein effectively at higher risk of kidney and liver disorders, and osteoporosis. (Ibid)
Coronary heart disease and stroke are the result of a high-fat diet while increased risk of cancer is due to the restrictions on consumption of fruits and vegetables that contain a number of cancer-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals. A high-protein diet could be particularly damaging for the kidneys. This is because increased protein intake leads to….

High-Protein Diets and Colon Cancer Risk
High-Protein Diets Increase the Prevalence of Colon Cancer Risk Factors

The increased prevalence of high protein, low carbohydrate diets is evidence of the need for effective weight loss strategies. These diets help individual's lose weight by producing a feeling of satiety that limits calorie intake. The health benefits associated with this type of diet are associated primarily with weight loss and can include improved insulin sensitivity. What is poorly understood is how these diets might affect health in negative ways over the long-term.

Several recent studies have highlighted the role of intestinal flora in mediating colon cancer risk, in particular the metabolic conversion of digestion-resistant carbohydrates (fiber) to short-chain fatty acids through fermentation. One of these short-chain fatty acids, butyrate, serves as the main energy source for the colonic epithelium and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory (reviewed by Russell et al., 2011), anti-proliferative, anti-apoptotic, and anti-neoplastic….


The table below represents the major diets over the past few decades that have some medical and longitudinal veracity (e.g. they are not fad diets, e.g. "grapefruit diet"). Of course, each new issue of a woman's magazine purports to have the right answer with the right diet, which only shows America's obsession with losing weight and bears the question -- if these new diets worked so well, why would we need new ones?

Table 1 -- Overview of Major Diet Programs

Premise

Basic Tenet

Strengths

Weaknesses

Misc.

Adkins

Strict Carb restriction

Phases that eliminate most carbs

Effective when followed

Lack of carbs not healthy in long-term dieting; uses fats (butter, etc.) not great for heart health.

Men tend to lose faster than women; fairly strict during initial phases.

HGC

Combination caloric restriction and hormone supplement

esets body systems

Clinically proven

equires x; numerous knock offs that are fraudulent

Still controversial; 500 calorie diet dangerous if not monitored appropriately.

Jenny Craig

Caloric restriction

Lifestyle and "how to eat planning"

Effective, addresses holistic person

Very….

Efficacy of High Protein Low Carbohydrate Diets ith Diabetics
Diseases like diabetes depend on the nutritional intake of the patient for its control. In particular patients have been advised to reduce the direct intake of sugar since the disease renders the body incapable of controlling the free sugar levels in the blood stream. Since direct sugars are to be avoided, many dieticians have recommended a diet pattern that is less in carbohydrates and rich in proteins, vitamins and fiber rich foods that would help the patient to feel satiated but at the same time would reduce the intake of carbohydrates. However recent studies have been accusing protein rich / low carbohydrate foods either of aggravating the condition of the diabetic patients or causing secondary medical problems in patients. This paper will examine the issue in greater detail.

Analysis

The Type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world especially….

Pounds, 5 Spices and Eggceptional Diets
Turmeric, ginseng, cinnamon, ginger, and cumin are not only tasty; they may help dieters lose weight. Turmeric is a spice that is yellow in color, mild in flavor, and which also happens to contain a substance called curcumin. Curcumin provides the spice with its yellow color and also has anti-inflammatory properties that may even "suppress the growth of fat tissue," and lower serum cholesterol as well (Appleby, n.d.). Adding turmeric to foods or taking a turmeric supplement may help some people achieve weight loss goals.

Ginseng is a family of roots commonly used to brew teas. Although some data may suggest that ginseng may improve glucose tolerance, there is no evidence suggesting that ingesting ginseng promotes weight loss per se (Saper, et al., 2004). Likewise, cinnamon may help to regulate glucose metabolism in the body and decrease blood sugar (Anne, n.d.). Cumin is another spice….

Low-Carbohydrate Diets
Food Service Industry

Ever since history has been recorded food has played a pivotal role in human interaction. An investigation into food-related topics, such as global food problems, the sociological factors in food consumption, food policy, the symbolic meaning of food, dieting and food fads, and the role of the mass media in food choices is a never-ending procedure. Food products have not only been a tool for barter but a status symbol, an aphrodisiac and even a negative reinforcement of depression (Rotenburg, 1999), or even the cause of depression (Westover, 2002). Some foods have even been used for medicinal purposes such as teas, herbs, and roots. The types and amounts of food an individual chooses to eat not only affect his or her well-being, but also have implications for society as a whole. The choices of which foods to eat, where, and when are intensely personal, influenced by….

Nutritional Update for Physicians: Plant-Based Diets
Philip J. Tuso, Mohamed h Ismail, Benjamin P. ha, and Carole Bartolotto's article "Nutritional Update for Physicians: Plant-Based Diets" is aimed at having readers better-acquainted with the importance of adopting plant-based diets. By bringing on a series of information demonstrating that there are actually plant-based diets that work and that are also cost-effective, the article is meant to raise public awareness concerning the actions people need to take in order to improve their lives.

Physicians are apparently actively involved in promoting plant-based diets and many assist their patients in gaining a more complex understanding of the benefits associated with adopting a lifestyle of healthy eating. Taking on such a diet is an important step toward beginning a healthier lifestyle, considering the numerous positive effects that such behaviors bring on. In addition to generally accepted benefits that a plant-based diet would bring, it is also likely….

e can now take a look at the plants that the prey animals and humans were likely to encounter in the Kalahari desert. Much of the Kalahari is sand. Therefore, the plants available had to be adaptable to a sandy environment (arder, "Plants in the Kalahari Desert," n.d.).
The variety of species in the Kalahari desert is relatively poor, compared to other surrounding areas, such as Cape Macchia (arder, "Plants in the Kalahari Desert," n.d.). There are few above ground plants, such as succulents. Shifting sands make growing in this climate difficult. Plants must be able to establish extremely deep roots in order to survive. For instance, the Camel thorn can have roots up to 40 meters deep and can exploit deep water sources that are inaccessible to other species (arder, "Plants in the Kalahari Desert," n.d.). However, although this plant has adapted will to the climate, this is still….

Diet Life Is All About
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Cereals and pulses are also one of the most important constituents which form my diet. It is extremely important to consume Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, Fibre and Mineral salts. I make it a point to eat fruits every day; this ensures sufficient Fibre intake takes place in my body. To satisfy other important aspects, I make it a point to include meat, cereals and pulses etc. In my diet. I drink a lot of water to ensure sufficient mineral intake, in addition to this I drink fruit juices to ensure that I get good energy to burn at work or when I work out in the gym. This sums up my diet and I believe that only a healthy body can have a healthy mind and this paper certainly has got good dietary tips which when followed can keep any human being healthy.
Diet.

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Business - Miscellaneous

Diets Hollywood Miracle Diet What

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it's physiologically impossible. As soon as you return to your regular eating habits, the weight will return plus a lot extra (due to your metabolism slowing down). This…

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Diets to Go How Well

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Question 2: hat is the organization? hat is its primary business or services? hat is the organizational mission or purpose? How would you characterize the organizational culture? hat are…

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Animals

Diets Upon Heart Disease Though

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"Excessive caffeine intake can lead to a fast heart rate, diuresis (excessive urination), nausea and vomiting, restlessness, anxiety, depression, tremors, and difficulty sleeping." (MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia, ebsite, 2003) The…

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Other

College Girls and Diets

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Diets and Young Women It seems that women today are exceptionally obsessed with their bodies and how they look. Our culture admires the ultra-thin while ostracizing and ridiculing the overweight…

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Zone vs Paleo Diets Paleo Diet This

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Zone vs. Paleo Diets Paleo Diet This refers to the diet of the Paleolithic or cave man before the beginning of civilization, modern agriculture and technology. It is believed to have been…

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Lab Report

Biology

Low-Fat or Low-Carb Diets Which

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The low-fat diet for the six-month study consisted of 100-500 calories below the daily requirements with only 30% coming from fat and only a total of 30 mg…

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Exercise

Fad Diets Such as Atkins

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The American Heart Association (AHA), for example, points out that most Americans already eat more protein than their bodies need. It warns that high-protein animal foods (recommended by…

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Research Paper

Business - Miscellaneous

High Protein Diets and Colonic Health

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High-Protein Diets and Colon Cancer Risk High-Protein Diets Increase the Prevalence of Colon Cancer Risk Factors The increased prevalence of high protein, low carbohydrate diets is evidence of the need for…

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Creative Writing

Healthcare

Popular Diets in Contemporary Society

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The table below represents the major diets over the past few decades that have some medical and longitudinal veracity (e.g. they are not fad diets, e.g. "grapefruit diet"). Of…

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Other

High Protein Low Carbohydrate Diets With Diabetics

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Efficacy of High Protein Low Carbohydrate Diets ith Diabetics Diseases like diabetes depend on the nutritional intake of the patient for its control. In particular patients have been advised to…

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Nutrition

Two Different Fad Diets Combined Using Spices and Eggs

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Pounds, 5 Spices and Eggceptional Diets Turmeric, ginseng, cinnamon, ginger, and cumin are not only tasty; they may help dieters lose weight. Turmeric is a spice that is yellow…

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Health - Nutrition

Low-Carbohydrate Diets Food Service Industry Ever Since

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Low-Carbohydrate Diets Food Service Industry Ever since history has been recorded food has played a pivotal role in human interaction. An investigation into food-related topics, such as global food problems,…

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Article Review

Nutrition

Nutritional Update for Physicians Plant-Based Diets Philip

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Nutritional Update for Physicians: Plant-Based Diets Philip J. Tuso, Mohamed h Ismail, Benjamin P. ha, and Carole Bartolotto's article "Nutritional Update for Physicians: Plant-Based Diets" is aimed at having…

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Agriculture

Hunter Gatherer Diets in an Arid

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e can now take a look at the plants that the prey animals and humans were likely to encounter in the Kalahari desert. Much of the Kalahari is…

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Essay

Business - Miscellaneous

Diet Life Is All About

Words: 336
Length: 1 Pages
Type: Essay

Cereals and pulses are also one of the most important constituents which form my diet. It is extremely important to consume Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, Fibre and Mineral salts.…

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