Parental concernsReduced-fat foods may appear healthy, but they
may contain as many calories and more sugar than the
equivalent full-fat product. Parents should encourage
their children to eat a healthy diet high in fruits and
vegetables and low in fats and not rely on fat substi-
tutes to control fat and calorie intake.
Resources
PERIODICALS
Wylie-Rosett, Judith. ‘‘Fat Substitutes and Health.’’Circu-
lation. 105, no. 23 (June 11, 2002): 2800-4. [cited May 6,
2007].http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/
105/23/2800?ck=nck.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza,
Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Telephone: (800)
877-1600. Website:http://www.eatright.org.
International Food Information Council. 1100 Connecticut
Avenue, NW Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036. Tele-
phone: (202) 296-6540. Fax: (202) 296-6547. Website:
http://ific.org.
OTHER
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Tish Davidson, A.M.Fat smash diet
Definition
The fat smash diet is a 90-day, four-phase weight-
loss program that is designed to ‘smash’ bad habits
and make permanent lifestyle changes in eating and
physical activity.Origins
Dr. Ian Smith, M.D., developed the fat smash diet
plan after he became weight-loss consultant and judge
for the VH1 hit television programCelebrity Fit Club.
The plan was originally designed for celebrities trying
to lose weight on the show. Smith’s bestselling book,
The Fat Smash Diet: The Last Diet You’ll Ever Need,
was published in 2006. In April of 2007 Smith pub-
lished theExtreme Fat Smash Diet, an alternative
program for people wanting to lose weight in a short
period of time.Description
Principles
According to Smith, the fat smash diet plan is
designed to ‘rewire’ the body and its relationship to
food and physical activity. It is based on lifestyle
changes that will enable people to maintain their weight
once they have achieved their weight-loss goals. The
aim of the plan is to eliminate bad habits, while enjoy-
ing food without overindulging. The fat smash diet is
very flexible and utilizes a wide variety of healthy every-
day foods, with the emphasis on whole grains, fresh
produce, lean meat, fish, poultry, and healthyfats.
Smith’s book includes more than 50 quick and simple
recipes. Although the diet does not involve calorie
counting, quantities are suggested as a guide for keep-
ing portions small.
The major principles behind the fat smash diet
plan are:KEY TERMS
Carotenoids—Fat-soluble plant pigments, some of
which are important to human health.
Fat-soluble vitamin—A vitamin that dissolves in
and can be stored in body fat or the liver.
Fatty acids —Complex molecules found in fats and
oils. Essential fatty acids are fatty acids that the
body needs but cannot synthesize. Essential fatty
acids are made by plants and must be present in the
diet to maintain health.
Prostaglandins—A group of biologically important
molecules that have hormone-like actions. They
help regulate expansion of the blood vessels and
the airways, control inflammation, are found in
semen, and cause the uterus to contract. They are
made from fatty acids.Fat smash diet