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the gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and Nutrition is a comprehensive reference encyclopedia edited by Jacqueline L. Longe and published by Thomson Gale. It provides detailed information about different types of diets, popular dietary programs, basic nutrition principles, and the effects of dietary choices on human health.

The encyclopedia consists of two alphabetically arranged volumes. Volume One covers topics from A to L, while Volume Two covers topics from M to Z.

Its coverage includes various special and popular diets, such as the Atkins Diet, Mediterranean Diet, South Beach Diet, The Zone, and other weight-loss programs. It also discusses nutritional requirements, food allergies, diabetes, obesity, eating disorders, and various health conditions associated with dietary habits.

Each topic is presented in an informative and balanced manner, covering the history and development of a particular diet, its basic principles, influential figures, and relevant health and regulatory considerations.

The encyclopedia also provides additional references, a glossary, an index, and information about organizations related to diet and nutrition. It is intended for students, researchers, healthcare professionals, librarians, and general readers seeking reliable information about diet, nutrition, and health