Purpose to assess the safety, quality and effectiveness of a weight loss diet program. the weight loss industry is a billion dollar a year business. the sad news, most weight loss diets are ineffective. understanding the concept of healthy and safe weight loss should provide you a foundation for making good decisions when selecting a weight loss diet program. there are lots of diets out there that promise overnight success. this activity will allow you to randomly find a weight loss diet and simply evaluate its sensibility, adequacy and cost. is this a good weight loss program? a slow but steady weight loss program is the most successful from a long range perspective.