Weight-loss programs, whether commercial or personal, are aimed at individuals looking to lose weight. Choose a weight-loss program (0.25 marks) and evaluate whether the plan offers a nutritionally sound way to lose weight using the principles of energy metabolism and energy balance (1.25 marks)(Note, you will need to explain the weight-loss program, the details of the diet promoted, how it may “manipulate” metabolism to shift energy balance, and what body region (e.g. fat, muscle, water) is influenced by the diet resulting in weight-loss).
Weight Loss Program: Dr. Oz 's 2-Week Rapid Weight-Loss Plan
The diet claims that if your weight loss becomes stagnant after using a diet, using the prescribed tactics will allow for rapid weight loss …show more content…
Oz 's 2-Week Rapid Weight-Loss Plan Instructions, 2014). The diet aims to limit glucose consumption, and use up glycogen so that the body has no choice but to use an alternative energy pathway, specifically lipid metabolism.
The first issue can be identified when looking at the “Other Directives” category, which encourages the use of multivitamins. While multivitamins are beneficial in one’s diet they are used to supplement food and should not be used as a replacement for food based nutrient sources in an inadequate diet. It should also be noted that vitamins are better quality in food than in supplements.
Furthermore the reduction in carbohydrates or sugar consumption may cause feelings of fatigue and low energy.
Another factor to note is that this weight loss program is not coupled with an exercise program. In fact no additional exercise was required from the doctor’s directives. Since the rate at which fats can be oxidized and thus burned depends on the intensity of energy expenditure this can have a great impact on the weight loss results (Menzer, …show more content…
This glucose dependence is highlighted by the fact that the body houses a limited supply of the macronutrient (LeBlanc, 2016). If one does not have an adequate amount of glucose. Gluconeogenesis will have to be achieved using protein, which takes away from the protein’s ability to contribute to bodily growth repair and maintenance. Moreover, only proteins can be used since fatty acids are not able to cross the blood brain barrier. Glucose reduction must be done carefully and in consideration of the burden of energy production other nutrients may have to undertake in place of the
Weight Loss Program: Dr. Oz 's 2-Week Rapid Weight-Loss Plan
The diet claims that if your weight loss becomes stagnant after using a diet, using the prescribed tactics will allow for rapid weight loss …show more content…
Oz 's 2-Week Rapid Weight-Loss Plan Instructions, 2014). The diet aims to limit glucose consumption, and use up glycogen so that the body has no choice but to use an alternative energy pathway, specifically lipid metabolism.
The first issue can be identified when looking at the “Other Directives” category, which encourages the use of multivitamins. While multivitamins are beneficial in one’s diet they are used to supplement food and should not be used as a replacement for food based nutrient sources in an inadequate diet. It should also be noted that vitamins are better quality in food than in supplements.
Furthermore the reduction in carbohydrates or sugar consumption may cause feelings of fatigue and low energy.
Another factor to note is that this weight loss program is not coupled with an exercise program. In fact no additional exercise was required from the doctor’s directives. Since the rate at which fats can be oxidized and thus burned depends on the intensity of energy expenditure this can have a great impact on the weight loss results (Menzer, …show more content…
This glucose dependence is highlighted by the fact that the body houses a limited supply of the macronutrient (LeBlanc, 2016). If one does not have an adequate amount of glucose. Gluconeogenesis will have to be achieved using protein, which takes away from the protein’s ability to contribute to bodily growth repair and maintenance. Moreover, only proteins can be used since fatty acids are not able to cross the blood brain barrier. Glucose reduction must be done carefully and in consideration of the burden of energy production other nutrients may have to undertake in place of the