Fad diets not the way to deal with weight, say nutrition experts

Facts, not fads, should lead discussions about rising obesity levels, the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute has said.

“Fad diets don’t work, and the public needs to be aware of who they take advice from,” said Louise Reynolds, a dietitian with the institute.

A new worldwide study on obesity, published in The Lancet medical journal, shows Ireland is on course to be one of the most obese countries in Europe by 2025.