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(Created page with "The cotton ball diet is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening fad diet that involves consuming cotton balls as a way to feel full and reduce calorie intake. This diet has gained attention in recent years due to social media and online influencers promoting it, but it is not recommended by healthcare professionals and has been widely condemned by medical and nutritional experts. ==Cotton balls are not safe to consume== Cotton ball...") |
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==Does not provide necessary nutrients== | ==Does not provide necessary nutrients== | ||
The [[cotton ball diet]] does not provide the necessary [[nutrients]] the body needs to function properly, such as [[carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals]]. Consuming only cotton balls will result in [[malnutrition]], which can cause a range of [[health problems, including fatigue, weakness]], and even [[organ failure]]. | The [[cotton ball diet]] does not provide the necessary [[nutrients]] the body needs to function properly, such as [[carbohydrates]], protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and [[minerals]]. Consuming only cotton balls will result in [[malnutrition]], which can cause a range of [[health problems, including fatigue, weakness]], and even [[organ failure]]. | ||
==Can lead to binge eating and unhealthy relationship with food== | ==Can lead to binge eating and unhealthy relationship with food== | ||
The cotton ball diet can be a [[trigger]] for [[binge eating]] and other disordered [[eating behaviors]]. It can also lead to an [[unhealthy relationship with food]], where individuals become [[obsessed]] with [[counting calories and restriction | The cotton ball diet can be a [[trigger]] for [[binge eating]] and other disordered [[eating behaviors]]. It can also lead to an [[unhealthy]] relationship with [[food]], where individuals become [[obsessed]] with [[counting calories]] and restriction, rather than focusing on nourishing their bodies with [[healthy]] and [[balanced meals]]. | ||
==May cause serious medical problems== | ==May cause serious medical problems== | ||
Consuming cotton balls can cause serious [[medical problems]], such as [[digestive issues, damage to the digestive system, and even death]]. It's important to seek [[medical attention]]if you experience any [[symptoms]] such as [[abdominal pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing]] after consuming cotton balls. | Consuming cotton balls can cause serious [[medical problems]], such as [[digestive issues]], damage to the digestive system, and even [[death]]. It's important to seek [[medical attention]]if you experience any [[symptoms]] such as [[abdominal pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing]] after consuming cotton balls. | ||
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