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Planning diets refers to determining what usual nutrient intake should be. Regardless of whether one is planning diets for individuals or groups, the goal is to have diets that are nutritionally adequate, or conversely, to ensure that the probability of nutrient inadequacy or excess is acceptably low.

Let's define the 3 levels: A Therapeutic Diet. This is a way of eating that's designed to treat or heal a disease or medical symptom. ... A Maintenance Diet. This kind is the staple fare used in everyday life, the business-as-usual diet. ... An Experimental Diet.

Medically Prescribed Diets Cardiac Diet. The cardiac (heart) diet is low in fat and salt. ... Clear Liquid Diet. On this diet you will be given foods that are liquid at room temperature. ... Diabetic Diet. ... Full Liquid Diet. ... High Fiber Diet. ... Lactose-Free Diet. ... Low Fat/Low Cholesterol Diet. ... Low Protein.

With that said, here is how to use the 3/3 Rule. On the food label, look for the three must undesirable nutrients first. These are saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium (salt). Then look for the three most desirable nutrients: protein, dietary fiber, and unsaturated fat.

What Is A 5 Meals A Day Plan? Eating 5 meals a day involves having breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, mid-afternoon snack, and dinner (7). To do this, you will need to try and eat every three hours. The most important part of this meal plan (and any other diet) is to eat less calories each time.

FirstLine Therapy® is a meal plan and medical food-based weight management program designed to normalize the health effects of cardio-metabolic syndrome (i.e., increased blood-cholesterol, triglyceride and blood sugar levels) by weight loss.

Choose healthier fats Increase omega-3 fatty acids. Eat other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids daily. ... Decrease consumption of omega-6 fatty acids. Check ingredients on food labels. ... Consider using olive oil (high in monounsaturated fat) instead of bottled salad dressing and other oils. ... Avoid trans fatty acids.

The concept of progressive meal planning, ing to Dr. Kushner, is about slowly incorporating more nutritious choices into the foods you already enjoy that taste good to you. It's an easy and more realistic way to eat better without getting stressed out or obsessed over making food-related decisions.