Diet

Diet

Food choices by individuals based on fitness, health, cultural, philosophical or religious considerations.

Industry: Fitness; Food (other)

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waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)

Fitness; Diet

This is the ratio of a person’s waist circumference, measured around the belly-button, to their hip circumference, measured at the widest point of the hips.

lifestyle change

Fitness; Diet

A step up from a diet, which can be short lasting, a lifestyle change means a long term commitment to healthier food intake and/or exercise over the coming years.

nutritionist

Fitness; Diet

A professional who advises on diet planning for weight loss, medical reasons, or as an anti allergic precaution.

vegetarian

Fitness; Diet

A plant-based diet that also permits eggs and dairy. (See also Lacto-Vegetarian, Macrobiotic, and Ovo-Vegetarian).

very low calorie diet (VLCD)

Fitness; Diet

These diets involve the consumption (usually to the total exclusion, sometimes to the semi-exclusion of all other foods) of commercially prepared formulaic drinks that provide all necessary ...