Low calorie diet
Low Calorie Diet
A Low Calorie Diet (LCD) is a diet regimen that involves reducing the intake of calories to achieve weight loss. It is often recommended for individuals who are overweight or obese, and can also be used to manage certain medical conditions.
Pronunciation
Low Calorie Diet: /loʊ ˈkæləri daɪət/
Etymology
The term "Low Calorie Diet" is derived from the English words "low" meaning small in amount, "calorie" which is a unit of energy, and "diet" referring to the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
Definition
A Low Calorie Diet is a diet that restricts the intake of calories, typically to a level that is lower than the individual's usual intake. This is often achieved by reducing the consumption of foods that are high in fats and sugars, and increasing the intake of foods that are low in calories but high in nutrients, such as fruits and vegetables.
Related Terms
- Calorie: A unit of energy used in nutrition. In a dietary context, calories refer to the energy people get from the food and drink they consume, and the energy they use in physical activity.
- Diet: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
- Weight Loss: The reduction in total body mass as a result of efforts to improve fitness and health, or to change appearance.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
- Overweight: A condition where a person's body weight is higher than what is considered healthy for a certain height.
- Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Low calorie diet
- Wikipedia's article - Low calorie diet
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