How effective is dieting?
The word “dieting” can mean different things to different people. Some regard dieting as reducing the amount they eat or going for a day without eating at all. Others regard dieting as being selective in the foods they eat. Drastically reducing the amount we normally eat can have reverse effects. Weight may be lost initially, but this consists mainly of water and muscle. When the weight returns it comes back as fat. To avoid this, an exercise routine is very important. A whole industry has sprung up around dieting with hundreds of programs advertised making sweeping claims. Caution therefore is wise before considering any program. Some researchers regard low-calorie diets as no longer appropriate. They explain that putting the body on a low-calorie food intake makes it think it is starving. The result? It becomes more efficient at storing fat by slowing down the metabolism. Additionally, many persons are unable to maintain a strict regimen, denying themselves the things they enjoy, for
