Watch this TedTalk about “Why dieting doesn’t work”.
1. Post your thoughts on the following questions related to the video (5 points):
- Why do diets typically not work?
- What does Sandra Aamodt suggest we can do to live a less diet-obsessed life?
- Do you think about the food you put in your body?
2. Reply to at least one of your classmates original post (hit the reply button below their original post). Do not reply to a reply. (5 points)
——–5 points for your original post and 5 points for replying to your classmate.
As a reminder on your replies:
5 points for your replies to a classmate original posts, not on a reply they left for another classmate. (Click “Reply” at the bottom of their main post):
Your reply to a classmate must be at least 3 substantial sentences. The items below are example of brief, vague or “throw-away” response statements and will not receive credit. It is okay to include them in addition to your 3 substantial sentences, but not instead of your 3 substantial sentences.
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- Hi David.
- Nice to meet you.
- I like your post.
- Have a good semester.
- I posted the same thing.
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- Your replies must be written in proper sentence for with emojis, emoticons, or text abbreviations (e.g. LOL)
- Your reply must relate to what they posted, not only what you posted.
- Your reply must be respectful, but may disagree.
- If you post that you agree, disagree, like, or dislike something in their post, you must state what the item was and why you felt that the way you did.
- Vague or short replies will receive very little credit.
- Asking a question does not count as one of your 3 sentences, but you may ask a question in addition to your required response

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