Abstract:

Introcution: As a result of changes in eating habits, as well as in the lifestyle of people in recent years, the percentage of overweight and obese people has grown. The ease of access to the internet and social media is a factor that is involved in the spread of various types of information, as well as in the broadcast of highly restrictive diets that are sought by people who are influenced by the media. In times of social isolation generated by the covid-19 pandemic, access to this type of information has become more prominent. Objectivs: That said, this study sought to analyze the caloric density of weight loss diets aired on the internet and its potential health risk. Materials and methods: Searches were carried out on usual websites with terms usually used by those looking for rapid weight loss. The diets were analyzed in a qualitative and quantitative way. Diets were found to be low in calories, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. Nevertheless, it was found that the publications that contained the diets were aimed at women. Conclusion: Thus, the use of diets for rapid weight loss can present itself as a health risk as it decreases the consumption of nutrients that are essential for body homeostasis and contribute to the fragility of physiological systems.

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