Dieting is a common practice, with one-half of teenage girls and more than a third of boys who are at a healthy weight trying to diet. However, research shows that diets rarely work and can cause negative health outcomes.During a diet, people restrict the amount of food they consume, often eliminating foods that are healthy. This can lead to eating disorders and other unhealthy behaviors, including binge eating. Moreover, it can make people feel depressed and upset. This can be especially dangerous for children, as it may lead to a lack of nutrition and other health problems.The most common reason that people diet is to lose weight, and while this can be a good goal, it is often achieved by unhealthy methods, such as skipping meals, taking weight loss pills or laxatives, going on "crash" diets, or eating extremely low calories. ... Read More