Chapter

Comparing Diets

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Diet Trends

   "In the past, health was regarded merely as the absence of illness. However, a growing understanding of the complexity and potential of the human condition has prompted a new way of thinking about hea

2. Functional Foods

   "Many people seek out foods that provide the greatest health benefits. This trend is giving rise to the idea of functional foods, which not only help meet basic nutritional needs but also are reported

3. DASH Diet

   "Popular Diets The concept of functional foods represents initiatives aimed at addressing health problems. Certain diet plans take this concept one step further, by striving to prevent or treat specif

4. Diet Plans

   "Low-Carb Diets Low-carb diets, which include the Atkins Diet and the South Beach Diet, focus on limiting carbohydrates—such as grains, fruit, and starchy vegetables—to promote weight loss. The theory