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faddist

American  
[fad-ist] / ˈfæd ɪst /

noun

  1. a person following a fad or given to fads, as one who seeks and adheres briefly to a passing variety of unusual diets, beliefs, etc.


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Etymology

Origin of faddist

First recorded in 1880–85; fad + -ist

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When we consider the importance of both digestibility and non-digestibility in our diets, some of the scientific holes in prevailing food faddist arguments are exposed as well.

From US News Jul. 13, 2015

Nutrition faddist John Harvey Kellogg, whose sanatorium briefly embraced Fletcherism, tried to re-enliven mealtimes by hiring a quartette to sing “The Chewing Song,” an original Kellogg composition, while diners grimly toiled.

From Slate Apr. 10, 2013

I plan on keeping this article to support my views when confronted by some modern food faddist.

From Time Magazine Archive

She is not a diet faddist, nor does she overstrain herself in athletics.

From Time Magazine Archive

"In some things I am a faddist," Miss Arkwright had said the morning after his arrival.

From The Gay Adventure A Romance by Bird, Richard

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