Losing it : a comprehensive review of dieting in American culture

Dieting is one of the most prevalent and well-marketed trends to ever hit American society, and with a market-value expected to hit $66.5 billion in 2013, more Americans than ever are buying in. While there is no one right way to diet, certain similar aspects can been seen in looking at the history as well as the current trends in the dieting world. Most of the commonly seen diets or diet plans can be fit into one of four categories: calorie restriction, nutrient specific, secret ingredient, and controversial-each with its own supposed pros and cons However, in a modern world of blogs and social media, misinformation concerning the safety and efficacy of weight loss strategies runs ramped , and for this reason, it is vital that evaluation of these strategies is based on the positions and standards of practice set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as they are the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.