You want to lose weight and have been trying to decide which type of fad diet is best for you. You ask your doctor, who responds that __________.

Fad diets often promise quick weight loss, but they may restrict important nutrients or otherwise pose health risks. They usually are not sustainable, so people often regain weight over time. The doctor would therefore warn that fad diets can be risky for your health and, in the long run, do not work.

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