Crash diets are diets that are designed to promote rapid weight loss by severely restricting calorie intake. These diets typically involve consuming very few calories, often less than 1,000 calories per day, in order to create a calorie deficit and promote weight loss. While crash diets can be effective for short-term weight loss, they are not a sustainable or healthy way to lose weight. Crash diets can lead to nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and other health problems, and any weight lost on the diet is likely to be regained once normal eating resumes. It is important to note that crash diets are not recommended for everyone, and should only be followed under the supervision of a healthcare provider. 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. Instead of crash diets, it is better to focus on long-term lifestyle changes that include a balanced diet and regular exercise.
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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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