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Overview

This talk will discuss the evidence behind optimal diets for weight loss and cardiometabolic health. Fad diets gain popularity via word-of-mouth, celebrity endorsements, media coverage and viral social media posts with their promise of rapid weight loss and optimal health. By categorizing them by eating patterns and understanding the evidence behind certain eating patterns, providers can help patients navigate risks and benefits of various fad diets and how they relate to patients’ health goals.

Learning Objectives

  • Categorize fad diets by overall eating patterns to recognize their recycling through history
  • Evaluate the evidence for various eating patterns for weight loss
  • Identify patient characteristics that are linked to greater weight loss success and weight loss maintenance with specific eating patterns
  • Discuss cardiometabolic benefits of specific eating patterns beyond weight loss