What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
What exactly is a crash diet?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Crash diet: A crash diet is not a scientific term. It is generally used to denote a diet that is employed to give rapid weight loss for some specifi goal e.g. Losing weight for an upcoming social function. Crash diets are usually unhealthy diets and are usually unwise to participate in.
Answered 12/10/2014
6.2k views
Not good: A crash diet implies a radical change in the way your currently eating in order to lose weight . Usually a radical reduction in calorie intake. Can be dangerous, and i don't recommend it.
Answered 8/19/2013
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How do I know exactly what is corn syrup and why is it widely used in american diet?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are some 7 day crash diet negative side effects? I have a headache and this is my 2nd day on dr. Furhmans diet
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What exactly is the easiest diet for someone who needs to lose 100 pounds, and has trouble with diets?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
