Examining Trending Diets: Current Insights & Scientific Overview

With confusing media headlines, social media posts, and the constantly evolving nutrition science landscape, it can be challenging for fitness professionals to determine what is accurate when it comes to trending diets. Should I eat like my ancestors? Should I include grains in my diet? This session will help you understand the background, perceived health benefits, and current science available for some of the major trending diets. After the session, you will be better equipped to discuss these diet trends with your clients as they come up, including helping them determine whether these diets are supporting their health and wellness goals.

Learning objectives:

Understand some of the latest consumer insights that are shaping the current dietary trends including what diet trends consumers report following
Understand the guiding principles and the current scientific evidence behind some of the common diets consumed
Be able to critically assess the claims behind some of the common diets and understand your role in helping clients make informed food choices based on evidence

Speakers:

Monica Ashburn, RD – IFIC

Morgan Sowers, PhD, MBA, RD – PepsiCo

Key Topics Covered

Latest consumer insights for current diet trends & habits
Evaluating the accuracy of trending diet information
Exploration of 7 of the top trending diets, including scientific evidence and nutrition considerations
Supporting clients in diet discussions and decision-making

This webinar is accredited for 1.0 continuing education credit (CEC) by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) until August 12, 2026.

This webinar is accredited for 1.0 continuing education unit (CEU) by the National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF) until August 31, 2026

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Question 1 of 10

According to the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey, which eating pattern or diet was followed by the greatest proportion of Americans in the past year?

Question 2 of 10

What is the most important factor for weight loss across any diet?

Question 3 of 10

According to the IFIC Food and Health Survey, which factor has consistently been the top driver for Americans when purchasing food and beverages for the past 20 years?

Question 4 of 10

What does research suggest about “clean eating” as a dietary pattern?

A. It is clearly defined and regulated by government standards

B. It is more affordable and has a longer shelf life than processed foods

C. There is little difference in nutritional quality between “clean” and more processed foods

D. It guarantees low sodium, fat, and sugar content

Question 5 of 10

Which of the following criteria were most commonly associated with the definition of a “healthy food” according to participants in the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey?

Question 6 of 10

What is a potential risk of following a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet?

Question 7 of 10

Which of these is the most commonly sought health benefit from diet among Americans surveyed in the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey?

Question 8 of 10

Which of the following is recommended when supporting clients interested in trending diets?

A. Rely solely on personal anecdotes and opinions

B. Discourage seeking advice from registered dietitian nutritionists

C. Use evidence-based information and personalize guidance to their goals

D. Encourage extreme food group restrictions

Question 9 of 10

How did most Americans surveyed as part of the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey grade their personal diet compared to the average American’s diet?

Question 10 of 10

According to the IFIC Food and Health Survey, which statement is true about Americans’ interest in nutrition information?

A. They are more interested in hearing about what not to eat than what to eat

B. They are equally interested in all types of food information

C. They are more interested in hearing about what to eat and how to eat

D. They have little interest in nutrition information

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According to the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey, which eating pattern or diet was followed by the greatest proportion of Americans in the past year?

Question 2 of 20

What is the most important factor for weight loss across all diets?

Question 3 of 20

What percentage of participants in the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey indicated they have been exposed to food and nutrition content on social media in the past year?

Question 4 of 20

What does research suggest about “clean eating” as a dietary pattern?

A. It is clearly defined and regulated by government standards

B. It is more affordable and has a longer shelf life than processed foods

C. There is little difference in nutritional quality between “clean” and more processed foods

D. It guarantees low sodium, fat, and sugar content

Question 5 of 20

According to the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey, how do most Americans grade their personal diet compared to the average American’s diet?

Question 6 of 20

Which of the following criteria were most commonly associated with the definition of a “healthy food” according to participants in the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey?

Question 7 of 20

Which statement is TRUE regarding high-protein diets?

A. They always cause kidney damage in healthy adults

B. Short-term studies show no negative effects on bone density or kidney function

C. They exclude all plant-based protein sources

D. They are not associated with weight loss or satiety

Question 8 of 20

Which of these is the most commonly sought health benefit from diet among Americans surveyed in the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey?

Question 9 of 20

What is a potential risk of following a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet?

Question 10 of 20

According to the IFIC Food and Health Survey, which factor has consistently been the top driver for Americans when purchasing food and beverages for the past 20 years?

Question 11 of 20

For whom is a gluten-free diet essential?

Question 12 of 20

Which of the following is recommended when supporting clients interested in trending diets?

A. Rely solely on personal anecdotes and opinions

B. Discourage seeking advice from registered dietitian nutritionists

C. Use evidence-based information and personalize guidance to their goals

D. Encourage extreme food group restrictions

Question 13 of 20

According to the IFIC Food and Health Survey, which statement is true about Americans’ interest in nutrition information?

A. They are more interested in hearing about what not to eat than what to eat

B. They are equally interested in all types of food information

C. They are more interested in hearing about what to eat and how to eat

D. They have little interest in nutrition information

Question 14 of 20

What percentage of participants in the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey reported consuming the recommended five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day?

Question 15 of 20

Which of the following is a common indicator of a fad diet?

Question 16 of 20

According to the 2025 IFIC Food & Health Survey, what percentage of Americans report trying to actively consume more protein?

Question 17 of 20

When evaluating the credibility of a source of nutrition science information, you should ask all of the following questions EXCEPT:

A. Are scientific references included to indicate where the information came from?

B. Who is the author and what are their credentials?

C. How recently was the information written or reviewed?

D. Is the information clearly communicated?

Question 18 of 20

According to the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey, 8 in 10 Americans agree that it is hard to know what to believe about nutrition information because _________.

A. They don’t understand the terminology

B. Nutrition information seems to keep changing

C. There is a lack of credible nutrition information available

D. They don’t know where to look for nutrition information

Question 19 of 20

What is a key consideration when following a plant-based diet?

Question 20 of 20

According to the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey, Americans find it harder to consistently eat healthy compared to all of the following tasks EXCEPT:

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