Ask students to name some characteristics of fad diets. Write responses on the board. Discuss common characteristics of fad diets. However, fad diets do not provide safe methods of losing weight. Fad diets may cause fatigue and irritation, because the body is not receiving enough energy to function properly.
Groups prepare skits.
Divide the class into groups of three or four. Tell groups to prepare skits about the effects of healthful eating and regular physical activity as compared to the effects of fad diets. Reflect, summarize and discuss. As groups present skits, discuss the effects they depict. Permission is granted to reproduce for educational non-commercial uses if this message is shown.