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FASTING DIET [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fasting-mimicking diet
1, record 1, English, fasting%2Dmimicking%20diet
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Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FMD 2, record 1, English, FMD
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Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fasting mimicking diet 3, record 1, English, fasting%20mimicking%20diet
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- FMD 3, record 1, English, FMD
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- FMD 3, record 1, English, FMD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fasting-mimicking diets. FMD differs from IF [intermittent fasting] in that it allows for reduced calorie intake instead of complete abstinence of food ... FMD constitutes periodic cycles of consecutive days consuming a reduced-calorie diet followed by eating "ad libitum" ... FMD could be a plant-based diet, low in protein and sugar content. 4, record 1, English, - fasting%2Dmimicking%20diet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- régime imitant le jeûne
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gime%20imitant%20le%20je%C3%BBne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fasting diet
1, record 2, English, fasting%20diet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of short-term diet plan that usually consists solely of beverages, like water, juice, or tea. 2, record 2, English, - fasting%20diet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The fasting diet is one of the oldest diets known to man and is also extremely popular with those who intend to lose weight by cleansing the body of its toxins and waste products. 3, record 2, English, - fasting%20diet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- régime de jeûne complet
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20je%C3%BBne%20complet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe du régime de jeûne complet consiste à arrêter toute alimentation durant une période déterminée à l'exception des apports hydriques sous forme d'eau, de thé ou de tisanes. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20de%20je%C3%BBne%20complet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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