Clinical Guide to Popular Diets (PDF)

The obesity epidemic in the United States is a growing problem, with rates continuing to rise each year. Simply informing patients of the health risks of obesity is no longer enough; patients are seeking guidance on specific diet plans and which foods to eat. With new diets being introduced daily, it can be overwhelming to determine which plans have proven results and are safe to follow for an extended period. Research has shown that compliance to a calorie-deficient diet is the key to long-term success rather than diet composition alone. A new book for clinicians offers information on several researched diets, including the Atkins, DASH, I, Mediterranean, Paleo, South Beach, Vegetarian, Weight Watchers, and Zone diets. Each diet is reviewed thoroughly, providing knowledge of diet composition, current research, typical weight loss results, pros and cons, and which patients would benefit the most. This book provides clinicians with the necessary tools to comfortably discuss popular and scientifically researched diets with patients, advising on which diet will have the best chance of success based on their specific health history.