Diets
Diets
Diets (/ˈdaɪ.əts/) are the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons (with the two often being related).
Etymology
The term diet comes from the Greek diaita, which means "way of life."
Types of Diets
There are various types of diets that individuals may follow, depending on their health goals, personal beliefs, or medical needs. Some of these include:
- Vegetarian diet: A diet that excludes meat and fish, but includes plant-based foods, dairy products, and eggs.
- Vegan diet: A stricter form of vegetarianism that excludes all animal products, including dairy, eggs, and honey.
- Paleo diet: A diet that attempts to mimic the eating habits of our pre-agricultural, hunter-gatherer ancestors. It includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
- Ketogenic diet: A low-carb, high-fat diet that has been shown to help some people lose weight.
- Mediterranean diet: A diet inspired by the eating habits of Greece, Southern Italy, and Spain in the 1940s and 1950s. It includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, and olive oil.
Related Terms
- Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Calorie: A unit of energy used in human nutrition.
- Macronutrient: A type of food (e.g., fat, protein, carbohydrate) required in large amounts in the diet.
- Micronutrient: A type of food required in small amounts in the diet, such as vitamins and minerals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diets
- Wikipedia's article - Diets
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