A trendy weight-loss practice that has widespread appeal among the population as a "quick fix", often offering gimmicks or supplements, is called a diet.

Stylish weight-loss plans that promise significant weight loss in short periods of time, often through cutting out food groups or buying premade meals

State what is meant by the term balanced diet.

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Select and explain two examples of other Fad diets you have heard about?

Dieters Are Feeling Great!by Virginia VeganKim Fit, the famous woman basketball player, introduced her "Fit Feels Great" diet book three months ago. Thousands of people are already losing weight. "They feel wonderful! This diet is healthy and safe. You don't need to buy special foods. Anyone can use my diet!"David Meals is a 42-year-old businessman. He's doing the "Fit Feels Great" diet. "Before, I only ate a piece of cake for breakfast. Now I understand that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The body needs energy after a long night without any food," he explains. Mr. Meals now eats some bread and some fat-free cottage cheese for breakfast.Rock singer Maxi is doing Kim Fit's diet, too, and she feels terrific. Now, she never eats fried foods. She eats a lot of turkey and chicken; they have less fat than ham and steak. Maxi also doesn't use much salt. "I look ten years younger, don't I?" the superstar says.Who is "I" in: "I look ten years younger ... "?Maxia basketball playerDavid MealsKim Fit