Tufts University's Health and Nutrition Letter (HNL)
Volume 43 • Number 2 • April 2025
Don’t be Fooled by Weight Loss Fads
Most weight loss diet trends fail to deliver the results we want (at least long-term), and some are downright unhealthy. Understanding the pitfalls of some popular plans can help you evaluate promises and avoid being fooled by hype. Very Low Calorie Diets. These eating plans severely limit the number of …