diabetic diet
nouna diet designed to help control the symptoms of diabetes
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spoon food
nouna diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders
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soft diet
nouna diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders
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macrobiotic diet
nouna diet consisting chiefly of beans and whole grains
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balanced diet
nouna diet that contains adequate amounts of all the necessary nutrients required for healthy growth and activity
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body mass index
nouna measure of someone's weight in relation to height; to calculate one's BMI, multiply one's weight in pounds and divide that by the square of one's height in inches; overweight is a BMI greater than 25; obese is a BMI greater than 30
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lacto-vegetarian
nounsomeone who does not eat fish, eggs, or meat, but consumes dairy products
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pescatarian
nouna person who abstains from consuming meat but still includes fish and other seafood in their diet
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flexitarian
nouna person who primarily follows a plant-based diet but occasionally includes meat or other animal products in their meals
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fruitarian
nouna person who primarily consumes fruits, nuts, seeds, and other plant-based foods
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low-fat diet
nouna diet containing a small amount of fat
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gluten-free diet
nouna diet containing no amount of gluten
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low-calorie diet
nouna diet that is low on calories
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fad diet
nouna reducing diet that enjoys temporary popularity
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the Atkins Diet
nouna diet plan which is high in protein and fat but very low in carbohydrates, developed by Dr. Robert Atkins
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high-vitamin diet
nouna diet designed to patients with vitamin deficiencies
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vitamin-deficiency diet
nouna diet designed to patients with vitamin deficiencies
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high-protein diet
nouna diet high in plant and animal proteins; used to treat malnutrition or to increase muscle mass
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light diet
noundiet prescribed for bedridden or convalescent people; does not include fried or highly seasoned foods
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liquid diet
nouna diet of foods that can be served in liquid or strained form (plus custards or puddings); prescribed after certain kinds of surgery
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low-salt diet
nouna diet that limits the intake of salt (sodium chloride); often used in treating hypertension or edema or certain other disorders
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reducing diet
nouna diet designed to help you lose weight (especially fat)
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salt-free diet
nouna diet that limits the intake of salt (sodium chloride); often used in treating hypertension or edema or certain other disorders
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ulcer diet
nouna diet of foods that are not irritating
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5:2 diet
phrasea diet where a person eats normally for five days a week and restricts their calorie intake for the other two days
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crash diet
nouna short-term, drastic and restrictive diet that is usually aimed at rapid weight loss but may not be sustainable or healthy in the long term
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to fast
verbto completely or partially avoid eating or drinking for a period of time, especially because of religious reasons
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fat farm
nouna health spa that specializes in helping people lose weight
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paleo diet
nouna dietary plan that emulates the eating habits of early humans by focusing on whole, unprocessed foods
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starvation diet
nouna type of diet that involves severe caloric restriction or prolonged periods of fasting, often with the goal of rapid weight loss
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Cambridge diet
nouna weight loss program that involves consuming low-calorie meal replacement products to achieve rapid weight loss
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