EAT LESS FATSO:

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EAT LESS FATSO
THE AMERICAN DIET
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This cartoon was created in response to the
governments new Food Guide Pyramid,
myPyramid. This new pyramid seems more difficult
to read. Difficulty understanding the food guide
pyramid has caused many Americans to turn to fad
diets in order to lose weight.
myPyramid
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What is a Fad Diet?

• Any diet that promises rapid weight loss
• Normally does not last more than a month
• DANGEROUS!!!

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Unusual Fad Diets

• Cabbage Soup Diet
• Popcorn Diet
• Chocolate Diet (must be dark chocolate)

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More Serious Diets

• 3-Hour Diet
• South Beach
• Atkins

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Fad Diets Problems

• Monotony
• Eating becomes less enjoyable
• Some (popcorn) have opposite effect
• Not healthy, balanced diets
• Put lost weight back on after diet is finished

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Doctor Recommendations

• Eat well-balanced, healthy diet
• Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and meat
• Fats and sugars sparingly

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Real-Life Story Patrick Deuel

• At one point, weighed over 1,000 lbs.
• Surgery
• After surgery, down to 700 lbs.
• Followed Dr. Recommendations (diet and exercise
  every day)

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Real-Life Story Patrick Deuel
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Real-Life Story Patrick Deuel

• Proof that following doctor recommendations and
  simply eating well can work miracles.

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Solution

• Make the pyramid easier to understand
• Less people will turn to fad diets if the pyramid
  can be read more easily

Have a great Thanksgiving Breakjust mind what
you eat