Types Dieting

1 types

1.1 low-fat
1.2 low-carbohydrate
1.3 low-calorie
1.4 low-calorie
1.5 detox
1.6 religious

types
low-fat

low-fat diets involve reduction of percentage of fat in 1 s diet. calorie consumption reduced because less fat consumed. diets of type include ncep step , ii. meta-analysis of 16 trials of 2–12 months duration found low-fat diets (without intentional restriction of caloric intake) resulted in average weight loss of 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) on habitual eating.

low-carbohydrate

low-carbohydrate diets such atkins , protein power relatively high in protein , fats. low-carbohydrate diets ketogenic (i.e., restrict carbohydrate intake sufficiently cause ketosis).

low-calorie

low-calorie diets produce energy deficit of 500–1,000 calories per day, can result in 0.5 1 kilogram (1.1 2.2 pounds) weight loss per week. 1 of commonly used low-calorie diets weight watchers. national institutes of health reviewed 34 randomized controlled trials determine effectiveness of low-calorie diets. found these diets lowered total body mass 8% in short term, on 3–12 months. women doing low-calorie diets should have @ least 1,200 calories per day. men should have @ least 1,800 calories per day.

very low-calorie

very low calorie diets provide 200–800 calories per day, maintaining protein intake limiting calories both fat , carbohydrates. subject body starvation , produce average loss of 1.5–2.5 kg (3.3–5.5 lb) per week. 2-4-6-8 , popular diet of variety, follows four-day cycle in 200 calories consumed first day, 400 second day, 600 third day, 800 fourth day, , totally fasting, after cycle repeats. these diets not recommended general use associated adverse side effects such loss of lean muscle mass, increased risks of gout, , electrolyte imbalances. people attempting these diets must monitored closely physician prevent complications.

detox

detox diets claim eliminate toxins human body rather claiming cause weight loss. many of these use herbs or celery , other juicy low-calorie vegetables.

religious

religious prescription may factor in motivating people adopt specific restrictive diet. example, biblical book of daniel (1:2-20, , 10:2-3) refers 10- or 21-day avoidance of foods (daniel fast) declared unclean god in laws of moses. in modern versions of daniel fast, food choices may limited whole grains, fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts, seeds , oil. daniel fast resembles vegan diet in excludes foods of animal origin. passages suggest daniel fast promote health , mental performance.

fasting practiced in various religions. examples include lent in christianity; yom kippur, tisha b av, fast of esther, tzom gedalia, seventeenth of tamuz, , tenth of tevet in judaism. muslims refrain eating during hours of daytime 1 entire month, ramadan, every year.

details of fasting practices differ. eastern orthodox christians fast during specified fasting seasons of year, include not better-known great lent, fasts on every wednesday , friday (except on special holidays), extended fasting periods before christmas (the nativity fast), after easter (the apostles fast) , in august (the dormition fast). members of church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (mormons) fast 24 hours on first sunday of each month. muslims, refrain drinking , eating unless children or physically unable fast. fasting feature of ascetic traditions in religions such hinduism , buddhism. mahayana traditions follow brahma s net sutra may recommend laity fast during 6 days of fasting each month , 3 months of fasting each year [brahma s net sutra, minor precept 30]. members of baha faith observe nineteen day fast sunrise sunset during march each year.