EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Registered Dietician, Beth O’Shea Kindamo, and Amanda Harner, begin our discussion about Fad Diets in part one of this 2-part episode of the FACS of Life. Beth is the Assistant Nutrition Educator and Program Coordinator for UGA Extension and Outreach, Nutritional Sciences. She has worked in dietetics for 12 years serving in diverse settings giving her a unique and interesting perspective on Fad Diets. In part one of this episode on Fad Diets Beth and Amanda lay the ground work for a deeper discussion about specific diet trends in episode 2. Episode 1 tackles getting on the same page by defining “healthy” and “fad diets”, giving some red flags to look for in fad diets, a fantastic story about William the Conqueror, understanding the difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian, and an overall thoughtful conversation that may just help you think differently about your relationship with food, dieting, and nutrition!

RESOURCES:

UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/
More on Beth O’Shea Kindamo: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/people/bio/beth-oshea-kindamo
Correlation vs Causation in the Real-World Attribution: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=correlation+vs+causation | Thomas Jefferson University, Academic Commons. Copyright: Thomas Jefferson University. Academic Commons Administration Scott Memorial Library 1020 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19107-5587 (215) 503-8848
Cleveland Clinic “Dieticians vs. Nutritionists: What’s the Difference?”: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dietitian-vs-nutritionist

American Psychiatric Association “What are Eating Disorders?”: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics “What is Disordered Eating?”: https://www.eatright.org/health/health-conditions/eating-disorders/what-is-disordered-eating
World Health Organization Healthy Diet: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet
CDC “About Chronic Diseases”: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/index.htm

Constitution of the World Health Organization (Definition of Health): https://www.who.int/about/accountability/governance/constitution
National Institutes of Health “Enteral Nutrition”:
National Institutes of Health | Some Myths About Nutrition & Physical Activity: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/myths-nutrition-physical-activity
History.com: “1066: William the Conqueror invades England” - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/william-the-conqueror-invades-england | 10 Things You May Not Know About William the Conqueror” - https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-william-the-conqueror
MyPlate | USDA: https://www.myplate.gov/
United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans | USDA: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/consumer-resources

Social Determinants of Health (Healthy People 2030) | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health

Roller Derby 101: Gameplay | Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OId6gTd2LCM

Treat Yo Self | Parks and Recreation (Parks and Recreation) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSjM5B3QNlw
 

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