DIETS

Ease of compliance

Based on initial adjustment, satiety (a feeling of fullness so that you’ll stop eating), taste appeal, special requirements 5 = extremely easy • 4 = very easy • 3 = moderately easy • 2 = somewhat difficult • 1 = extremely difficult

Short-term weight loss

Likelihood of losing significant weight during the first 12 months, based on available evidence 5 = extremely effective • 4 = very effective • 3 = moderately effective • 2 = minimally effective • 1 = ineffective

Long-term weight loss

Likelihood of maintaining significant weight loss for two years or more, based on available evidence 5 = extremely effective • 4 = very effective • 3 = moderately effective, • 2 = minimally effective • 1 = ineffective

Nutritional completeness

Based on conformance with the federal government’s 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americansa widely accepted nutritional benchmark 5 = extremely complete • 4 = very complete • 3 = moderately complete • 2 = somewhat complete • 1 = extremely incomplete

Popularity

5 = extremely popular • 4 = very popular • 3 = popular • 2 = somewhat popular • 1 = not popular