Discussion Assignment – Weight Loss Diet Comparison
For this activity, you will compare and contrast some of the popular weight loss diet plans that are available on the market today. You will evaluate several factors including:
diet plan promise or claim
cost (is the diet budget-friendly or is the client forced to purchase expensive, pre-packaged meals?)
level of effort and convenience (how much food preparation is involved?)
nutrient content – adequacy, variety, balance, moderation (are there food groups omitted?)
medical supervision and support (such as doctor, nurse, dietitian)
inclusion/exclusion of physical exercise
inclusion/exclusion of a behavioral modification program
probability of being a “life-long” diet plan
scientific research that supports efficacy and safety of diet plan
Once you have reviewed and evaluated several of the popular diet plans, provide a 2-3 page, typed critique that provides an overview of ONE diet plan that you feel ranks high and ONE diet plan that you feel ranks low based on your evaluation of the diet plans. Please DO NOT copy-and-paste the reviews from another source. Students who plagiarize another source will receive a grade of zero.
If you use the rubric above as a guide when typing your critique, please use complete, thoughtful sentences and provide a list of the sources that you used as a reference.
You will need to post your analysis directly to this discussion forum and provide constructive feedback on at least TWO of your peer’s initial postings.
Criteria
Points
The student clearly identified a diet plan that he/she feels ranks high and provides sufficient evidence to support this ranking.
15
The student clearly identified a diet plan that he/she feels ranks low and provides sufficient evidence to support this ranking.
15
There was depth and relevance to the information that was provided in the analysis.
5
The student provided constructive feedback to at least TWO initial peer postings
10
Sources (websites, books, periodicals) were appropriately cited using APA or MLA format
5
TOTAL:
50
Here are some helpful web sources to get you started in your research:
WebMD: Weight Loss & Diet Plans A – Z
http://www.webmd.com/diet/a-z/evaluate-latest-diets (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
U.S. News & World Report: Best Weight Loss Diets
http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-weight-loss-diets (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Comparison of Weight Loss Among Named Diet Programs in Overweight and Obese Adults: a Meta-Analysis
http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1900510 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
9 Popular Diets Reviewed by Science
https://authoritynutrition.com/9-weight-loss-diets-reviewed/ (Links to an external site.)
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