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Diet Quote by T. Colin Campbell

“I don’t care if you eat worms and cardboard; if you eat 35% fewer calories, you will lose weight and your cholesterol levels will improve50 in the short run, but that is not to say that worms and cardboard form a healthy diet.” quote by T. Colin Campbell
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““I don’t care if you eat worms and cardboard; if you eat 35% fewer calories, you will lose weight and your cholesterol levels will improve50 in the short run, but that is not to say that worms and cardboard form a healthy diet.””

T. Colin Campbell

About This Quote

Source Book: The China Study, 2005

Caloric reduction aids weight loss and cholesterol, but extreme diets (worms, cardboard) are unhealthy.

In simple terms: Eat less, but choose nutritious foods.

Key Takeaway

Balance diet for health.

Themes

nutrition weight loss health myths

Mood

informative cautious

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • meal planning
  • health counseling

Key Concepts

dietary science public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a healthy diet?
  • How to avoid diet fads?
A Different Perspective

Oversimplification can mislead.

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