| Many of the large companies
that make up the diet industry are still basing their
nutritional theory on outdated concepts that were developed
many years ago when people knew much less about nutrition
than we know today. |
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1.
The carbohydrate level of the diet should be high enough
to support brain and central nervous system function.
No less than 70-100 grams per day.
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2.
Daily caloric intake should be no fewer than 1,100 calories
for women and 1,500 calories per men.
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3.
Besides the initial water loss the first week, the desired
weight loss should be no more than 1-1.5 lbs per week
thereafter.
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4.
The diet should consist of everyday foods.
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5.
The diet should strongly encourage you to take a daily
omega-3 fish oil supplement.
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6.
The level of fat should be about 30%. Most of the major
health organizations agree 30% of your daily calories
should come from fat.
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7.
The diet should provide adequate amounts of protein-
not too much, not too little and preferably consumed
somewhat evenly throughout the day.
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8.
The diet plan should never require you to purchase the
company’s own line of food products to remain
active on their diet plan.
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9.
The diet must include an assortment of fruits, vegetables
and whole grains to obtain a wide variety of vitamins
and minerals.
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10.
The diet must not restrict any of the three macronutrients
(protein, carbohydrate or fat).
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