5 Dieting MYTHS Debunked.

OBESITY risk factors; REGULATION of body weight; ENERGY metabolism; EXERCISE; FOOD habits; GLUTEN-free diet; INGESTION; PLASTICS; REDUCING diets; WEIGHT loss

The article addresses five common diet misconceptions. Topics tackled are the association between a one pound weight loss and reduced consumption of calories by 3,500, the influence of environmental toxins called obesogens and other chemicals such as bisphenol A (BPA) on hormones and weight control, the link between eating gluten-free to help lose weight, the consequences of practicing a cheat day in diet plans, and the role of exercise in maintaining weight loss.