Diet Myths Revealed, The One-fits-all Diet Myth:

Have you ever tried to wear your dad’s jacket when you were a kid? Do you still remember the uncomfortable feeling when you were trying to walk in your parents’ shoes? Have you ever tried a common cold preparation tested and recommended by a relative/friend instead of seeking a professional healthcare team member for proper advice and excellent treatment? All the above mentioned examples portray a fatal flaw which has infected our society, namely the one-fits-all myth.

 

In the field of nutrition and dieting, where macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) and micronutrients (minerals, vitamins, trace elements) are measured in international units (i.u.), micrograms, and milligrams, the one-fits-all myth has horrendous results and long-term destructive effects.

 

To begin with, it should be stated that each and every human being if classified according to specific parameters like age, sex, race status, level of physical activity etc. has different nutritional and supplemental requirements. Consequently, it is against all rules of logic and reasonable thinking-if not impossible-to construct a specific nutrition/diet regimen which will cover all different individual and specific personal needs.

 

Indeed, this is one of the main reasons why clients and prospects should clearly handle pre-printed ready made diet plans which are prepared in advance by the nutritionist with caution. In addition to this, pre-printed and prepared nutrition programs also do not take any essential information into account which should be provided by the client and discussed in depth with the nutritionist. Among these questions are personal and family medical history, food allergy, basal metabolic rate, and food-drug interaction, eating and drinking habits, etc. If you do not get the chance to discuss these topics and vital points with your nutrition consultant, then the possibility of receiving a tailored and individualized diet is diminished to a dangerous extent and your health maybe jeopardized.

 

In order to portray the difference in nutritional requirements between e.g. female teenagers, pregnant females and lactating mothers, have a look at the following table to easily spot the unique requirements of each of the aforementioned groups.

 

 

Finally do you really think that Fernando Alonso would have won the Formula 1 drivers championship twice if he had used the same fuel and motor oil specifications used in your grandfathers lawnmower?  I doubt…