Students will pick 1 of the popular diet fads.
Students will write a detailed 4-5-page paper. The paper must conform to APA format and include a minimum of three scholarly references published within the past 6 years. The paper will contain:
DIET PICKED MIND DIET

1. Overview and history of the diet
2. Main features that distinguish the diet
   a. Foods promoted.
   b. Foods avoided.
   c. Macro or Micronutrient considerations
   d. Behavioral philosophy
3. Research related to the diet’s philosophy.
   a. Health benefits
   b. Effects on weight
   c. Negative impacts? (if any)
4. Your opinion of the diet
   a. Support this with your research
5. Create a 1-day example meal plan (counts as 1 page)
   a. Provide example portion sizes.
   b. Create an interesting menu.
   c. Create variety in the menu.
   d. Three meals and two snacks

After the papers are turned in, the student will present a brief description of their fad diet to the class. This can be done through Power Point, Prezi, or another appropriate presentation platform. Information from these presentations will be included on the final class exam, so please present all information clearly and thoroughly. Presentations will last no more than 6 minutes. The following topics should be covered in the presentation:

1. Introduction to diet
2. Details of the diet
3. A typical day on the diet/cost
4. Advantages/Disadvantages of the diet
5. Weight loss? Health benefits?