HealthDay Now: Which Trending Diets Are Backed by Science?

If you’re looking for a new diet to try, you’ve likely encountered names such as intermittent fasting, Whole30, the “keto” diet, and the Mediterranean diet. But are they safe for everyone? And which one is the most effective? To discover which trending diets are backed by science, HealthDay’s Mabel Jong spoke to Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, professor and chair of nutrition and food studies at George Mason University, and Caroline Susie, RDN/LD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.