Dr. Phyllis Jager takes an in-depth look into the weight loss industry and distinguishes the myths and the facts of today's weight loss scandals. This is an indispensable aid for anyone wishing to lose weight. Tricks or Treats outlines the dangerous tricks and the harmful tortures wrapped up and packaged as weight loss treats. The unsubstantiated claims of the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry have been put to scrutiny and their weight loss lies are being heavily questioned. Steps are being taken to regulate the marketing of these bogus diet products; legislation will soon be the next step to prevent the industry from killing more unsuspecting victims of diet fraud.