Overview
I'm working on a biology discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
A fad diet is one that makes promises of weight loss or other health advantages such as longer life, without backing by solid science, and usually recommends consumption of one type of food in excess at the expense of other foods.
Fad diets have been around for a long time – why do you think are so popular?
What do you think about fad diets – are they a good idea? Can you think of a possible benefit?