Individuals trying to lose weight or increase their energy levels commonly resort to various diets and dietary supplements such as Paleo diet, Atkins diet, Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, and various weight loss/energy marketed supplements.

Diets and Dietary Supplements

Individuals trying to lose weight or increase their energy levels commonly resort to various diets and dietary supplements such as Paleo diet, Atkins diet, Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, and various weight loss/energy marketed supplements. Research the different types of diets and dietary supplements that are marketed to the public and address the following questions in your post: 

Are there any concerns with individuals going on diets or taking dietary supplements?

In your opinion, what diet is the best?  Is there one type of diet that individuals should be following?

Are supplements, such as multivitamins, beneficial for people to take?  What does the research demonstrate?

Lastly, if comfortable, please share any diets or supplements you have tried- was it successful in achieving your short-term and long-term goals?  Are you likely to continue with the diet or supplements after your research?

Please make your initial post by midweek, and respond to at least one other student’s post by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.