Dictionary of dieting

The Dictionary of Dieting is a comprehensive resource that covers a wide array of terms related to dieting, nutrition, weight loss, and health. It provides information for individuals seeking to understand various dieting concepts and practices.

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Adipose tissue - Body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy and also cushions and insulates vital organs.
Atkins diet - A low-carbohydrate diet promoted by Dr. Robert Atkins, which emphasizes proteins and fats as the primary sources of dietary calories.

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) - The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as metabolism.
Body mass index (BMI) - A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

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Caloric deficit - A state where the number of calories consumed is less than the number of calories burned, leading to weight loss.
Carnivore diet - An all-meat diet that excludes other food groups, focusing on animal products for nutrition.

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DASH diet - Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, a lifelong approach to healthy eating designed to treat or prevent high blood pressure.
Detox diet - A diet that aims to remove toxins from the body by consuming certain foods that are believed to have detoxifying properties.

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Eating disorder - Disorders that involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues.
Energy density - A measure of the energy (calories) a food provides per unit of weight (grams).

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Fad diet - A diet that promises quick weight loss through what is usually an unhealthy and unbalanced diet.
Fasting - The willful refrainment from eating for a period of time, sometimes for weight loss or for religious or spiritual reasons.

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Gastric bypass surgery - A surgical procedure in which the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower "remnant" pouch and then the small intestine is rearranged to connect to both.
Glycemic index - A value assigned to foods based on how slowly or how quickly those foods cause increases in blood glucose levels.

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Healthy eating index - A measure of diet quality that assesses how well a set of foods aligns with key recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) - A form of interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods.

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Intermittent fasting - An eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating, commonly used for weight loss.
Insulin resistance - A condition in which the body's cells do not respond normally to insulin, often leading to type 2 diabetes.

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Juice cleanse - A type of detox diet that involves consuming vegetable and fruit juice for a short period of time, such as one to three days.

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Keto diet - A high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat hard-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children and is also popular for weight loss.

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Low-carb diet - A diet plan that restricts carbohydrates, such as those found in sugary foods, pasta, and bread, and is high in protein, fat, and healthy vegetables.
Low-fat diet - A diet that consists primarily of foods that are low in fat and often includes increased consumption of carbohydrates.

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Mediterranean diet - A dietary pattern traditional in Mediterranean countries, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and healthy fats.
Micronutrients - Vitamins and minerals that organisms require in small quantities to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

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Nutrient density - A measure of the nutrients a food contains in relation to the calories it provides.
Nutritionist - A person who advises on matters of food and nutrition and their impacts on health.

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Obesity - A disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.
Organic food - Food produced by methods that comply with the standards of organic farming, which may be higher in certain nutrients and free from certain pesticides.

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Paleo diet - A diet based on the types of foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans, consisting mostly of meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit, and excluding dairy or grain products and processed food.
Plant-based diet - A diet consisting mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruits, with few or no animal products.

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Quality of life (Dieting) - The general well-being of individuals and societies, outlining negative and positive features of life, as influenced by diet, among other factors.

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Raw food diet - A diet consisting of uncooked, unprocessed, and often organic or wild foods.
Resting metabolic rate (RMR) - The rate at which the body burns energy when it is at complete rest.

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Superfoods - Foods thought to be nutritionally dense and thus good for one's health.
Sustainable diet - A diet that has a low environmental impact, contributes to food and nutrition security, healthy life for present and future generations, and is protective and respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems.

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Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) - The number of calories used by an individual's body during a 24-hour period.
Trans fat - A type of unsaturated fat with trans-isomer fatty acid(s), considered to be harmful to health.

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Unsaturated fat - A fat or fatty acid in which there is at least one double bond within the fatty acid chain, generally considered beneficial for health in moderation.

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Vegan diet - A type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other animal-derived ingredients.
Vitamin deficiency - A shortage of a vitamin that is vital to an organism's health.

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Weight cycling - The repeated loss and regain of body weight, also known as yo-yo dieting.
Whole30 diet - A 30-day diet that emphasizes whole foods and the elimination of sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy.

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Xenical - A prescription drug for weight loss that prevents some of the fat in foods from being absorbed by the digestive system.

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Yoyo dieting - See Weight cycling.

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Zone diet - A diet in which the primary aim is to control insulin levels, and that classifies foods as protein, carbohydrate, or fat, depending on their nutritional effects on the body.

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Diets
Dieting	Diet - Cuisine - Dietitian - Hunger - Leptin - Meal - Nutrition - Obesity : Staple food
Types	Ketogenic diet - Low carbohydrate diet - Weight loss diet
By food ingredients	Omnivore - Entomophagy - Pescetarian - Plant-based
Regional diets	Western - Mediterranean - Sustainable diets - Low carbon - Planetary
Religious diets	Buddhist - Christian - Hindu - Islamic - Jain - Jewish - Rastafari - Sikh
Vegetarianism and veganism	Dried fruit - Fruitarianism - Meat analogue - Milk substitute - Raw vegan - Tofu - Semi-vegetarianism
Supplement diets	Bodybuilding supplements - Meal replacement - Therapeutic food - Non-solid diets - Liquid diets - Very-low-calorie diet
Misc.topics	Food pyramid - Fruits & Veggies – More Matters - Healthy eating pyramid - Latin American Diet Pyramid - French paradox - Mediterranean Diet Pyramid - MyPlate - MyPyramid - Vegetarian Diet Pyramid

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