Question

Research a diet currently being used by the public. It can be a commercial diet such as Atkins, Weight Watchers; a regional diet such as Mediterranean; or one that focuses on types of food such as vegan.

Identify the name of the diet and its purpose (weight maintenance, long term health, etc.). Explain its key points in terms of nutrition (focus on protein, carbohydrates, etc.). Also discuss the diet plan and the diet's strengths and weaknesses. Summarize your paper by evaluating whether you believe the diet is one that is healthy as compared to dietary guidelines.
The writing assignment should be no more than 2-3 pages and APA Editorial Format must be used for citations and references used.

Answer 1

Current meditarian diet plan
Mediterranean diet, load up on fruits,veggies,whole grains, nuts and legumes, plenty of fish and sea food,littlepoultry,eggs,cheese and yogurt
Sample menu;

Breakfast
6 ounces Greek yogurt topped with 1/2 cup strawberries and 1 teaspoon honey
1 slicewhole grain toast with half mashed avocado

Lunch
1 wholegrain pita with 2 tablespoons hummus and stuffed with 1 cup fresh green
2 slices tomatoes
1 cup minestrone soup
1 medium orange
water eith 1 lemon wedge

Dinner
1/2 cup arugula
1/2 cup baby spinach
1 tablespoon shaved parmesan cheese
1 tablespoonviaigrette dressing

Dessert
small bunch grapes
1/2 cup lemon sorbet.

Nutritional values;
                      mediterranean diet    Recommended

calories                     1,527          women 2,000
                                            men 2,400

total fat      
% of caloric fat              29%              20%-30%

saturated fat                 5%              less than 10%

Trans fat                     0%              N/A

Sgars                         20%             N/A

Fiber                         32g.            women 25g.
                                              men 31g.

Protien                       18%             10-35%

sodium                      1,368mg.           under 2,300mg.

potassium                   3,351mg.            at least 4,700mg.

calcium                     418 mg.            women 1000mg.
                                               men 100mg.

Vitamin B-12                2.8 mcg.          2.4 mcg.

Vtamin D                     N/A               15MCG.

Expert veiw;
Ratings reflectscores of 1 to 5 assigned to the Mediterranean diet in seven categories by nutritionists,specialists in diabetes and heart disease and other diet experts on a ratings panel assembled by U.S.nEWS..
Overall, it tied with the DASH diet for first place.Its nutritional profile ,safety and worth as aheart-healthy diet generated its highest marks.
Strenghth;
It is a great option for preventing or controlling Diabetes, and it earned first place in the category.Some research has shown that diabetics on a Mediterranean diet may improve their levels of hemoglobin A1C,measure of blood sugar over time.
Backed by research demonstrating cardiovascular benefits,the Mediterranean diet found approval from the expert panel on heart-healthmeasure.
Weakness;
Experts noted that some Americans might trouble adapting to and sticking with a plan that requires parting with their favorite processed foods and sugary drinks.