Calorie and weight control diets are diets that are designed to help people manage their weight by controlling their calorie intake. The goal of these diets is to create a calorie deficit, which means consuming fewer calories than your body burns each day, in order to promote weight loss. Calorie and weight control diets can be effective for weight loss and improving overall health, as long as they are balanced and provide all of the necessary nutrients that your body needs. These diets can include a variety of foods, as long as they are consumed in moderation and fit within your daily calorie allowance. It is important to note that while calorie and weight control diets can be effective for weight loss, they are not appropriate for everyone. People with certain health conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, may need to follow a specialized diet, and it is important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any weight loss or diet program. Additionally, it is important to ensure that you are consuming enough calories to support your activity level and maintain good health, and to avoid overly restrictive diets that can lead to nutrient deficiencies or other health problems.
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Omnivore diet, Plant-based diet
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| Regional diets
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Western diet, Mediterranean diet
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| Sustainable diets
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Low carbon diet, Planetary health diet
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| Religious diets
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Buddhist diet, Christian diet, Hindu diet, Islamic diet, Jain diet, Jewish diet, Rastafari diet, Sikh diet
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| Vegetarianism and veganism
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Fruitarianism diet, Meat analogue diet, Milk substitute diet, Raw vegan diet, Tofu diet
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| Semi-vegetarianism
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Ovo-lacto vegetarianism, Pescetarian diet, Pollotarian diet
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| Supplement diets
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Bodybuilding supplements, Meal replacement diet, Therapeutic food diet
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| Non-solid diets
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Liquid diets, Very-low-calorie diet
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| Specific
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Calorie restriction diet, Cardiac diet, Diabetic diet, Fluid restriction diet, Gluten-free diet, Gluten-free and casein-free diet, Intermittent fasting diet, Low-sodium diet, Low-FODMAP diet, Low-carbohydrate diet, Low-fat diet, Low-fiber/low-residue diet, Monotrophic diet, NPO diet, Renal diet, Soft diet, Specific carbohydrate diet
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| Other diets
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Entomophagy diet, Cotton ball diet, Pica diet, DASH diet, Inuit diet, MIND diet, Time-restricted feeding diet, Raw foodism diet, U.S. military diet
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| Fad diets
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Cambridge diet, Macrobiotic diet, Master Cleanse diet, Junk food diet, Superfood diet, Slow-Carb diet
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| List of diets
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Diet food, Diet, Cuisine, Nutrition, Obesity
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