There hasn't been a period in history where women's bodies haven't been under scrutiny, but with our advanced scientific and medical knowledge you would think fad diets would be a thing of the past.

The Quicky investigates why we are still willing to put our health and money on the line to try the latest craze, and whether a balanced diet and regular exercise really is the best option.

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Guests:

Professor Louise Burke - Chair of Sports Nutrition at the Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research in the Exercise and Nutrition Research Program at the Australian Catholic University

Melanie McGrice - Accredited Practising Dietitian and Spokesperson for Dietitians Australia

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