Low-fat diet

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Low-fat diet

A Low-fat diet is a dietary pattern that restricts the intake of fats and often saturated fats and cholesterol as well. This type of diet is often recommended for weight loss and to prevent or manage certain health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

Pronunciation

Low-fat diet: /loʊ fæt daɪət/

Etymology

The term "low-fat diet" is derived from English, where "low" means small in quantity or extent, and "fat" refers to a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs. "Diet" comes from the Greek word "diaita," which means "way of life."

Related Terms

  • Diet (nutrition): The sum of the food consumed by an organism or group.
  • Fat: One of the three main macronutrients, along with carbohydrate and protein.
  • Saturated fat: A type of fat that is solid at room temperature and is found in animal products and tropical oils.
  • Cholesterol: A waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body.
  • Heart disease: A range of conditions that affect your heart.
  • Diabetes: A disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.
  • Weight loss: The process of losing body mass, usually by means of reducing diet and increasing exercise.

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