Diets

Diet

The amount and types of foods one consumes.

Organic foods

Foods farmed with natural fertilizers and pest control methods; animals are fed organic feed.

Vegetarian

A person who does not eat meat or fish products; includes a variety of different classifications of vegetarian.

Changing eating practices

The act of dieting that involves eating less or differently with a specific goal in mind.

Reasons for Dieting

Common reasons include losing weight, reducing fat, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood cholesterol, and enhancing athletic performance.

Fad diets

Diets that emphasize an extreme approach, usually popular for a short period of time and can have negative physical effects.

Low-Carbohydrate Diets

Diets that involve the reduction or elimination of carbohydrates, replaced with foods high in protein and fat.

Liquid Diets

A meal replacement strategy that involves changing the primary diet to liquids rich in nutrients.

Fasting Diet

A diet where the body must use stored fat for energy, but may lead to a slowed metabolism and difficult adherence.

Diet Pills

Products that promise to suppress appetite and give energy, often containing stimulants.

Diuretics

Products that remove fluids from the body, causing temporary weight loss but can lead to dehydration and other issues.

Surgical Solutions

Procedures that involve reducing stomach size or blocking nutrient absorption to limit food consumption.

Convenience foods

Prepared foods designed for quick consumption, often low in nutritional value and high in sodium, sugar, and fat.

Health-Related Diets

Diets specifically designed to address health issues such as diabetes, lactose intolerance, heart disease, and constipation.

Cultural Diets

Diets that are influenced by personal, religious, or cultural beliefs including vegetarianism, kosher diets, and fasting.

Lacto-ovo-vegetarians

Vegetarians who do not eat meat products but do eat dairy and egg products.

Ovo-vegetarian

A vegetarian who does not eat meat or dairy products but does eat egg products.

Lacto-vegetarian

A vegetarian who does not eat meat or egg products but does eat dairy products.

Vegan

A person who does not eat meat, dairy, or egg products.

Kosher

A religious diet that restricts the types of animals that can be eaten and specifies preparation methods.

Lent

A religious observance leading up to Easter, during which no meat is consumed on Fridays, with specific fasting days.