fad diet
"Fad diets" often promise quick results but lack scientific support and sustainability.
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Definition
B2Nutrition
(informal)A popular eating plan that promises rapid weight loss or health benefits, typically lacking scientific evidence and not sustainable over time.
Example
- Many people try a fad diet hoping to lose weight quickly, but often find it difficult to maintain.
C1Health
(informal)A trendy diet that becomes popular quickly, often characterized by restrictive or unusual food choices and not endorsed by nutrition experts.
Example
- The new fad diet encourages eating only grapefruit for a week.
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