Dieting Via The Internet

Using the internet as a source of dieting information has exploded in recent years. It’s especially popular among people who lack the time to interact face-to-face with other dieters.

Still, while tens of thousands of Americans have benefited from this comparatively new and convenient source of information, nutrition experts are still concerned it may not be an adequate substitute for person-to-person weight counseling.

There’s also the added challenge of accountability.

"When people are trying to make major lifestyle changes, information typed on a page may only go so far for certain people," said Cynthia Sass, a Tampa, Fla.-based registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

Posted by Jim Langcuster at March 23, 2004 09:10 AM | TrackBack