Reflect upon the required readings and presentations and review the Best Weight-Loss Diets (Links to an external site.). https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-weight-loss-diets US News and World Report, then respond to the questions below. Review the top three weight loss diets according to the Best Weight-Loss Diets (Links to an external site.)US News and World Report to answer the following questions: (5 points) a Described in Chapter 15 of your text, what are the ?ve characteristics of a healthy, safe, and potentially effective weight-loss programs and do these diets have these qualities? b Aside from weight loss, are there any additional health benefits or risks of these diets c. Would you expect these weight loss programs conducive to long-term weight management? Why or why not? Other than diet, identify key lifestyle factors that are integral in energy balance. Specifically describe how these lifestyle factors impact energy balance. Detail at least two distinctly different factors. (3 points) Consider the writing of Christy Harrison MPH, RD, CDN “What Does Anti-Diet Really Mean? (Links to an external site.)” Do you agree with her assertion that diet culture is unhealthy? Why or why not. (1 point) In recent years, the Keto, Paleo and Whole 30 diets have been popular in the United States. Pick one of these diet patterns. Does it have characteristics of a healthy and safe diet for the long term? What are the health risks and/or health benefits to this diet?
