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Posted: Nov. 1, 2008

Diet Dilemma: Recognizing Fad Diets
Presented by Jenny Chen, MD, Family Medicine, Columbia St. Mary’s

Do you find yourself eagerly trying the latest diet appearing in a popular magazine or discussed on your favorite talk show with the hopes of quickly shedding the pounds?
Many fad diets defy logic, basic biochemistry and even appetite appeal. They are popular because they promise quick results and claim remarkable improvements.
Unfortunately, fad diets seldom promote healthy weight loss and work short-term – as many as 95 percent of people who lose weight gain it back within five years.
Join Dr. Jenny Chen for an informal discussion of fad diets including how to analyze a fad diet, pros and cons of each fad diet, plus tips and advice.

Wednesday, Nov. 5
6 to 7 p.m. at River Glen Medical Clinic (next to Chase bank)
210 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee
To register, please call (414) 963-WELL (9355).



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