Nutrition Fundamentals

“Mike is considering going on a new diet that emphasizes eating only fruits before noon, meat at lunchtime, and starch and vegetables at dinner. In addition, the diet recommends “cleansing” the intestines with laxatives and enemas every other week.”

1. Provide 3 specific reasons that you would advise Mike to steer clear of this diet.

2. Identify any harmful side effects of this diet;  including anatomical structures and functions that may be compromised.