diet (redirected from high-calorie diet, high-energy diet)

diet /di·et/ (di´it) the customary amount and kind of food and drink taken by a person from day to day; more narrowly, a diet planned to meet specific requirements of the individual, including or excluding certain foods.di´etary

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acid-ash diet  one of meat, fish, eggs, and cereals with little fruit or vegetables and no cheese or milk.

alkali-ash diet  one of fruit, vegetables, and milk with as little as possible of meat, fish, eggs, and cereals.

balanced diet  one containing foods which furnish all the nutritive factors in proper proportion for adequate nutrition.

bland diet  one that is free of irritating or stimulating foods.

diabetic diet  one prescribed in diabetes mellitus, usually limited in the amount of sugar or readily available carbohydrate.

elimination diet  one for diagnosis of food allergy, based on sequential omission of foods that might cause the symptoms.

Feingold diet  a controversial diet for hyperactive children which excludes artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, and salicylates.

gouty diet  one for mitigation of gout, restricting nitrogenous, especially high-purine foods, and substituting dairy products, with prohibition of wines and liquors.

high calorie diet  one furnishing more calories than needed to maintain weight, often more than 3500–4000 calories per day.

high fat diet  ketogenic d.

high fiber diet  one relatively high in dietary fibers, which decreases bowel transit time and relieves constipation.

high protein diet  one containing large amounts of protein, consisting largely of meat, fish, milk, legumes, and nuts.

ketogenic diet  one containing large amounts of fat, with minimal amounts of protein and carbohydrate.

low calorie diet  one containing fewer calories than needed to maintain weight, e.g., less than 1200 calories per day for an adult.

low fat diet  one containing limited amounts of fat.

low purine diet  one for mitigation of gout, omitting meat, fowl, and fish and substituting milk, eggs, cheese, and vegetable protein.

low residue diet  one giving the least possible fecal residue.

low salt diet , low sodium diet one containing very little sodium chloride; often prescribed for hypertension and edematous states.

protein-sparing diet  one consisting only of liquid proteins or liquid mixtures of proteins, vitamins, and minerals, and containing no more than 600 calories; designed to maintain a favorable nitrogen balance.

purine-free diet  see low purine d.

salt-free diet  low salt d.

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di·et (dt)

n.

1. Food and drink in general.

2. A prescribed course of eating and drinking in which the amount and kind of food, as well as the times at which it is to be taken, are regulated for therapeutic purposes.

3. Reduction of caloric intake so as to lose weight.

v.

To eat and drink according to a regulated system, especially so as to lose weight or control a medical condition.

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diet

[dī′it]

Etymology: Gk, diaita, way of living

1 food and drink considered with regard to their nutritional qualities, composition, and effects on health.

2 nutrients prescribed, regulated, or restricted as to kind and amount for therapeutic or other purposes.

3 the customary allowance of food and drink regularly provided or consumed. Compare nutrition. See also specific diets. dietetic, adj.

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diet,

n 1. the food and drink consumed by a given person from day to day. Not all the diet is necessarily used by the body. For this reason, diet and nutrition must be differentiated.
v 2. to eat according to a plan.

diet, alkaline,

n a diet that is basic in reaction; produced by the addition of alkaline salts, including sodium bicarbonate.

diet, cariogenic,

n the intake of food that is heavy in refined carbohydrates and other food stuffs that support the growth of caries-producing bacteria.

diet, lysine-poor,

n a diet deficient in lysine, an essential amino acid. All the essential amino acids must be present in the diet; should one or more be absent, proper use of the others cannot occur. Periodontal changes described in experimental animals with lysine deficiency include osteoporosis of supporting bone and disintegration and failure of replacement of periodontal fibers.

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diet

the customary amount and kind of food and drink taken by an animal from day to day; more narrowly, a diet planned to meet specific requirements of the animal, including or excluding certain foods. See also winter diet.

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acid diet

diets of low alkalinity which are fed to cows to prevent milk fever. The diet in the 4 weeks preceding parturition, which is ordinarily highly alkaline, is supplemented with calcium chloride, and aluminum and magnesium sulfates, to reduce this alkalinity.

bland diet

one that is free from any irritating or stimulating foods.

calcium homeostatic diet

a diet aimed at maintaining normal blood levels of calcium in recently calved cows.

calculolytic diet

formulated to aid in the dissolution of struvite uroliths. Usually provides a low intake of protein, restricts phosphorus and magnesium, and acidifies the urine. Additional salt may also be included. These have been used successfully in dogs and cats.

deficient diet

see nutritional deficiency disease.

drought feeding diet

see drought feeding.

elemental diet

contains nutrients as small molecular weight compounds, i.e. proteins as amino acids or peptides, carbohydrates as oligosaccharides or monosaccharides, and fats as medium-chain triglycerides. Used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease. Called also monomeric diet.

elimination diet

one for diagnosing food allergy, based on the sequential omission of foods which might cause the clinical signs in the patient.

geriatric diet

may vary in composition; generally, they are formulated to provide lower energy intake and increased digestibility.

gluten-free diet

one without wheat, rye, barley, buckwheat, or oats or related products.

high-calorie diet, high-energy diet

one that furnishes more calories than needed for maintenance; used to increase body condition, in recovery from illness and for maintenance under stressful conditions.

high-fiber diet

one relatively high in dietary fiber; in dogs and cats, used in the management of large and small bowel diarrhea, diabetes mellitus, constipation and obesity.

high-protein diet

one containing large amounts of protein; used in the management of dogs and cats recovering from illness.

home-prepared diet

one prepared in the home kitchen, in contrast with commercially prepared pet foods.

hypoallergenic diet

one formulated to avoid suspected allergens; usually used in the management of allergic skin or bowel disease.

liquid diet

a diet limited to liquids or to foods that can be changed to a liquid state.

low-calorie diet

one containing fewer calories than needed to maintain weight; normally used in management of obesity in dogs and cats.

low-fat diet

one containing limited amounts of fat; used in the management of pancreatic disease, bowel disease, and obesity in dogs and cats.

low-fiber diet

see low-residue diet (below).

low purine diet

in dogs and cats, generally a low-meat diet.

low-residue diet

one with a minimum of cellulose and fiber and restriction of connective tissue found in certain cuts of meat. It is prescribed for irritations of the intestinal tract, after surgery of the large intestine, in partial intestinal obstruction, or when limited bowel movements are desirable. Called also low-fiber diet.

low vitamin A diet

one containing low levels of vitamin A; in dog and cat diets, this would mean little or no organ meats. The only probable indication for such a diet is in the treatment of hypervitaminosis A.

lower urinary tract disease diet

one that promotes acidification of the urine and containing restricted magnesium and phosphorus, and sometimes increased salt.

monomeric diet

see elemental diet (above).

phosphate-restricted diet

one containing restricted amounts of phosphorus; used in the management of chronic renal disease.

polymeric diet

meal replacement diets; fed to animals with almost normal gastrointestinal function. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are present in high molecular weight forms.

sodium-restricted diet

used in management of congestive heart failure and systemic hypertension in dogs and cats.

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diet

Nutrition Eating and drinking either sparingly or according to a prescribed regimen; diets are either for supplementation–ie weight gain or restriction–ie weight loss; in restrictive diets, the intent is to limit one or more dietary components–eg, gluten or oxalate, or to globally ↓ caloric intake

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Patient discussion about high-calorie diet, high-energy diet.

Q. what is a diet recommended for a diabetic?

A. I would recommend you seek a professional opinion before she starts on any specific diet. But i did find this info on WebMd: http://diabetes.webmd.com/eating-right

It goes over the recommendations for a type 2 diabetic.

Q. Are there special diets which are recommended for kids with ADHD?

A. stay away from processed meats,such as hot dogs,bolona,saugage, etc,they contain a substance that makes a child more hiper.also keep anything with caffine away from them.

Q. What is The South Beach Diet? I am 45 years old and have about 20 lbs that I want to loose. A few of my friends recommended the South beach diet. What is it?

A. The South Beach diet is just a heart-friendly version of the Atkins diet. Both South Beach and Atkins diets restrict carbohydrates -- carbs, as diet dilettantes like to say. True, "good carbs" are allowed. But South Beach dieters must say goodbye to potatoes, fruit, bread, cereal, rice, pasta, beets, carrots, and corn for the first two weeks. After that, most of these foods remain strongly discouraged. The difference, really, boils down to two things: 1.Fats. The South Beach diet bans unhealthy fats but strongly promotes healthy ones. 2.Carbs. The South Beach diet doesn't count grams of carbs. The Atkins diet seeks to change a person from a sugar-burning machine into a fat-burning machine. The South Beach diet looks at how much sugar is in a carb. Low-sugar carbs -- those with a low glycemic index (they don't cause the blood sugar levels to rise and fall as quickly) -- are good. http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/15/96038.htm
Hope this helps.