Weight loss diet
Weight loss diet
A weight loss diet is a dietary regimen intended to reduce body weight, often due to the presence of excess body fat.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈweɪt lɒs daɪət/
Etymology
The term "weight loss diet" is derived from the English words "weight" (from Old English "wiht"), "loss" (from Old English "losian"), and "diet" (from Latin "diaeta").
Definition
A weight loss diet typically involves the reduction of total caloric intake, modification of macronutrient distribution, and incorporation of physical activity. It may also involve the restriction of certain types of foods or food groups.
Related Terms
- Calorie deficit: The state of consuming fewer calories than expended, leading to weight loss.
- Macronutrient: A type of food (e.g., fat, protein, carbohydrate) required in large amounts in the diet.
- Physical activity: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Types of Weight Loss Diets
- Low-carb diet: A diet that restricts carbohydrates, such as those found in sugary foods, pasta, and bread.
- Ketogenic diet: A low-carb, high-fat diet that has been shown to help some people lose weight.
- Intermittent fasting: An eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating.
- Paleo diet: A diet based on the types of foods presumed to have been eaten by early humans.
- Vegan diet: A type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other animal-derived ingredients.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weight loss diet
- Wikipedia's article - Weight loss diet
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