FAD Diet Nutrition

The term “FAD” diet and “FAD” diets themselves are used often by many individuals in our communities. Individuals of all cultures and economic backgrounds are attracted to “FAD” diets for their promise of weight loss and vitality. Many of the “FAD” diets are short term, but a few are considered “FAD” diets and have been popular for many years. Since you have chosen to take this course you are most likely following a career in healthcare. Knowing that you have chosen a career in healthcare, individuals in your family, your friends, and individuals you will care for as a healthcare provider will ask your advice on “FAD” diets or want your opinion on what “FAD” diet is the best. This paper will focus on you choosing a “FAD” diet that is currently popular now or has been in the past. Please explain whether you believe the “FAD” diet is a nutritionally sound diet or a diet that is dangerous and nutritionally depleted. I am including a web site that you can link to for a list of “FAD” diets, but you can use other links as well. NOTE: Not all “FAD” diets are bad. There are some “FAD” diets that based on the knowledge you have received in this course, are a healthy alternative for individuals to attain health and wellness. The goal is for individuals to develop a daily healthy eating plan into their lifestyle that will give them the most nutritionally dense foods filled with nutrients and vitamins.Web address to search “FAD” dietshttp://www.everydiet.org/fad_diets.htmThe Mid Term paper (Paper #1) should be at least 3 pages in length, not including the title page and/or abstract references, figures and tables, which are additional. You must include a minimum of 3 references in researching this paper and include them on your reference list. The American Psychological Association format will be followed for writing this paper. Prepare your paper using the word-processing program Microsoft Word, formatting as follows:Margins: 1 inch left, right, top, bottomFont face: Times New RomanFont size: 12ptDouble spacingTitle Page: Must be completed According to APA formatPagination with page one (title page), then beginning on the second page of full text, this is your abstract page (no more than 250 words), and third page is the introduction.Correct formatting, spelling and grammatical construction is expected.All references must include citations according to APA format, your last page(s) should be your cited reference page(s)· APA format – cover sheet, into/abstract, citations & reference sheet……….10 points· Scholarly writing & quality of the paper……………………………………….. 10 points· Nutrition of “FAD” diet……………………………………………………………..30 points· Risk factors…………………………………………………………………………10 points· Etiology / Pathophysiology………………………………………………………..10 points· Clinical manifestations (s/s)…………………………………………………….. 10 points· Discuss three references related to the topic…………………………………..10 points· Psychosocial issues……………………………………………………………….10 pointsTotal……………………………………………………………………………… 100 points