Definition

Noun: A diet that restricts the consumption of foods high in fat, particularly saturated and trans fats, while emphasizing foods rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients. It is often recommended for managing certain health conditions, such as gallbladder disease, and for promoting overall cardiovascular health.

Usage

A "low-fat diet" is prescribed as a specific nutritional plan. It is used as a countable noun, often preceded by articles like "a" or "the."

Examples

• Her doctor recommended a low-fat diet to help manage her cholesterol levels.
• Following a strict low-fat diet can be challenging when eating out.
• The study compared the effects of a low-fat diet with those of a Mediterranean diet.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on a low-fat diet": This common phrase indicates someone is currently following this eating plan.
  • Since his surgery, he has been on a low-fat diet.
• The concept can be modified to specify degree (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Low-fat (adjective): Describes foods or meals containing reduced amounts of fat.
  • She bought low-fat yogurt and skim milk.
• Fat-restricted diet (noun phrase): A more clinical synonym.
• Gallbladder diet (noun phrase): A context-specific term, as a low-fat diet is a common recommendation for gallbladder issues.

Synonyms

• Fat-restricted diet
• Low-fat eating plan

Antonyms

• High-fat diet
• Ketogenic diet (in its standard form)

Related Phrases

• Heart-healthy diet: While often overlapping, this phrase emphasizes cardiovascular benefits and may include other factors beyond just fat reduction.
• Dietary modification for gallbladder disease: A descriptive phrase for the medical application of this diet.

Noun

1. a diet containing limited amounts of fat and stressing foods high in carbohydrates; used in treatment of some gallbladder conditions