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Ineffectiveness of various dieting behaviors
Dieting does not work. Weight loss diets are marketed on a premises that women can achieve a cultural ideal (body shape) that is physically impossible for most women to achieve.
Bingeing/vomiting:
Solves short-term problem of unwanted food, but doesnot solve the growing hunger for food. This behavior takes up time and money. It is potentially dangerous.
Starvation:
Increases preoccupation with food. It takes its toll physically and psychologically.
Laxatives:
Potentially dangerous and does not prevent absorption of calories. Weight loss is in the form of water,not fat.
Diuretics:
No effect on calories. Weight loss is in the form of water, not fat.
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