Undergraduates’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours associated with fad diets

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Table I. IRB-approved list of questions.

1. Are there any foods you typically try to avoid in your diet? Why? 2. What resources, if any, does the university provide to make healthy nutritional choices? 3. When you hear fad diet, what comes to mind? How do you feel about them? Why do you feel that way? 4. What are the names of some fad diets? 5. How did you learn about fad diets? What do you know about them? 6. Have you, a friend, or relative ever tried a fad diet? If yes, what was the reason for trying one? 7. What are the perceived benefits and drawbacks of fad diets?