health fads

• Critically analyse and assess health-related trends and fads including the use of planned diets and exercise regimes

•  Recognise myths and fallacies related to product marketing claims

• Complete a series of tasks in the format of a WebQuest to raise awareness of these findings with peers

       A health fad is a fast way to loose weight which can harm your health

task A is a table about current and old health fads

task B is about 3 health fads and questions

task C is about examples about health fads

task D is about a mini report

task E is about find 3 pictures of 3 famous people

Health Fad	Details
The Master Cleanse	Mix and drink lemon or lime juice, maple syrup, water, and Cayenne pepper. Not to eat or drink anything else with it for 10-45 days.This is suppose to get rid of the bodies toxins, this health fad has been round for many years.
Q-Ray Ionized Braclet	This is a pain relief braclet when you where it. Apparentally this braclet never had any ionized in it.The company had to refund all there buyers because of this.
Bee Venom	This is where therapists apply bee venom to points on the surface of the body to cure or reduce symptoms of arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, herpes, and breast cancer.Apparentally it is too far fetched.
Exercise In A Bottle	This is a pill you take to reduce weight loss.This company had to pay back millions to the buyers as it didnt work.
Sanua Suits	This is a rubbery water proof suit that makes you sweat out the calories but it can cause heat stroke, cramps and fainting.

Task B

1.    How is each fad promoted/marketed? 

Each fad is promoted through different websites and links. Here is some examples

2.    Find an example advertisement for one of the fads and insert into this worksheet

Sauna/slim Suits: Advertised through different websites eg Sauna Suits and Amazon.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pij33oHFyT0 

http://www.amazon.com/b?node=14333001

3.    Explain why you think the promotion/marketing of these fads would be successful

The sauna slim suits would be successful because your not putting any chemicasls in your body to loose weight. This is a more natural by sweating your weight off.

The exursize in a bottle seems quick and easy to use.

The master cleanse would also be successful because you dont need to go out and spend alot of money on the products as most house holds would have the items in there kitchen cupboard.

4.    Explain why you think the promotion/marketing of these fads would be unsuccessful

The sauna slim suits would be unsuccessful because it seems you would have to wear it all the time and look silly.

The exersize in a bottle would be unsuccessful because the buyers of the product had no idea what is in it, it could be harlmful to your health.

The master cleanse would be unsuccessful because they are every day products in homes and doesnt seem that there is anything special about it.

5.    Which of the 3 fads you selected would you be most likely to try and WHY?

I would try the sauna slim suits beacause its the safest and it would be something different to try.

6.    Which of the 3 fads would you be least likely to try and WHY?

I wouldnt try the exersize in a bottle because you have no idea whats in the pill.

7.    What are the negative side effects for each?

THe negative effect on the sauna slim suit is it can stick to your skin and becaome uncomfortable. Also you  could get too dehydrated.

The negative effect on the exersize in a bottle are cramping, diarrhea, headaches, high blood presure and heart rate.

The negative effect on the master cleanse is there is too much salt and looses nutrients and minerals in the body. Also it could interfere with your liver and kidneys.

Task C

Health Fad	Oxy Elite Pro-Diet Pill
Person (Name, Age, Gender, photo)	Sonette Marras, Age 48, Female,
Duration of Health Fad	A few weeks
Reason for going on Health Fad	Loose weight
Symptoms	Nausea, Vomiting
Did the Health Fad achieve what it claimed in any way?	No, it caused death instead
Details of other similar cases	A large number of people who have taken Oxy Elite Pro have gotten ill and required liver transplants.

Health Fad	cotton ball diet
Person (Name, Age, Gender, photo)
Duration of Health Fad	a couple of weeks
Reason for going on Health Fad	stop eating more, and to loose weight
Symptoms	choking, can clog the bowels
Did the Health Fad achieve what it claimed in any way?	no
Details of other similar cases	in other cases it also can cause you to faint, fatigue spells and is life threatening and can cause death

 

 Task D

Dangerous Fads- life threatening

Today more people are getting into these diet fads for a quick fix. Alot of these fads are dangerous to your health and can be life threatening.

The"Sun Fads" is when people especially females who want to look brown all year round. These girls either sunbath or use the sun beds to often unprotected. To much sun can cause: Wrinkles, skin cancer, lesions and melanoma. It is so important to always cover up and block up with sunscreen when outside for long periods of time and to keep away from the sunbeds.

The"Phenterimine Pill" which is a diet pill for weight loss. This is the number one diet pill sold in the USA. People who are over weight try this and can work,except can cause health propblems like: nausea, moody, heart races, dizziness, depression and cant sleep. This pill can be addictive and people should only be on this for no more than three months.

However medical advise from doctors say to keep away from these types of health fads!

 

 Task E

 

Gwyneth Paltrow

Zone diet

Its a ratio of kilojoules obtained daily from carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

This is quite a strict formula based diet however the possible side effects: constipation,bad breath, stomach cramps and nausea.

  

Demi Moore

Raw food diet

Eating 75% of uncooked food beacause its believed cooking destroys the enzymes that help with digestion.

The side effects are: nutrinet deficiency and fatigue.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Cabbage soup diet

This diet involves eating soup of cabbage, peppers, onions and celery for seven days.

The side effects are: Felling unwell, bloating, weight gain in the long term.

Conclusion

The health fads i have listed, i would think twice into trying them because of the side effects that can occur which can be a danger to your health.

Companies advertise the words- quick and easy, free trials which attracts people.

The best way to loose weight is to stay healthy like eat veges,salads,fruit and excercing regularly.