Non-Therapeutic Diets: Principles, Health Impacts, and Nutritional Considerations
1. Introduction Non-therapeutic diets are structured eating patterns adopted by individuals for personal, cultural, religious, ethical, or lifestyle reasons rather than for the clinical management of a specific disease. Unlike therapeutic diets prescribed to control diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease, these dietary choices are driven by personal philosophy and daily habits. Common examples include vegetarianism, … Read more