Fad Diet Analysis Project

Name:

Date:

Diet Assigned:

Healthy food and diet analysis illustration

📊 Part 1: Diet Analysis & Research

1. What are the main rules or principles of your assigned fad diet?

2. List 3 major health claims this diet makes:

Claim 1: _________________________________________________

Claim 2: _________________________________________________

Claim 3: _________________________________________________

3. What scientific evidence did you find that SUPPORTS one of these claims? Include your source.

4. What scientific evidence did you find that CONTRADICTS or QUESTIONS one of these claims? Include your source.

5. Based on your research, how credible is this fad diet? Check one:

Highly credible - strong scientific support

Somewhat credible - mixed evidence

Not credible - little to no scientific support

Potentially harmful - evidence suggests risks

🎯 Part 2: Critical Thinking & Presentation Prep

6. What makes this a "fad diet" rather than a scientifically-backed nutrition plan?

7. How might this diet affect the body's homeostasis (natural balance)? Consider nutrients, energy, and body systems.

8. What would you tell a friend who asked if they should try this diet? Use evidence to support your advice.

9. Presentation Planning: List 3 key points you will cover in your group's 4-5 minute presentation:

Point 1: _________________________________________________

Point 2: _________________________________________________

Point 3: _________________________________________________

🔍 Part 3: Reflection & Extension

10. After analyzing fad diets, what questions should people ask before trying any new diet?

11. Extension Activity (Advanced Learners): Research one long-term physiological effect of your assigned diet. What happens to the body after 6+ months?

12. How will this project change the way you evaluate diet and health information in the future?

Fad Diet Analysis Project

Fad Diet Analysis Project

📊 Part 1: Diet Analysis & Research

🎯 Part 2: Critical Thinking & Presentation Prep

🔍 Part 3: Reflection & Extension

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