Homework: Diets

BIOL 1322

Dr. Weis

Pick a diet (see list for suggestions) and type up your assessment in well formed paragraphs (2-3 minimum sentences) for each of the following discussion topic sections I-V of this homework. See syllabus regarding late homework.

I. Name and summarize the overall diet and its focus. Also include the following: Who developed this diet program? What is the timeline for weight loss or gain? Are any health claims made? If so, are they supported by research? If not, do they guarantee results of weight loss/gain by a certain time?

II. Does this diet meet the general RDA % requirements for carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals? What are two examples of excesses found and two examples of deficiencies found and explain why this might occur on this diet.

III. Does this diet recommend exercise as part of the program? If so, what type of exercise? Does this exercise recommended target specific body areas? If exercise is not discussed, then how might lack of exercise affect overall success on this diet?

IV. Does this diet address any psycho-social-cultural needs of the individual? If so, what are they? If not, how might this affect overall success on this diet?

V. Explain how easy or how difficult this diet would be to follow long term in relationship to life style changes or possible yo-yo dieting.

Grading Rubric

Homework	Score
Name and correct format	0, but if not included or typed, -4
Section 1	3
Section 2	3
Section 3	2
Section 4	1
Section 5	1