What type of diets are used specifically in the treatment of diseases?

Therapeutic diets are specially designed meal plans that are prescribed to help manage specific medical conditions or diseases. These diets can address a variety of health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, food allergies, and obesity, among others. Each therapeutic diet focuses on particular nutrients, caloric intake, or food restrictions that are beneficial for treating or alleviating the symptoms of a disease.

For example, a diabetic patient may follow a diet that regulates carbohydrate intake to manage blood sugar levels, while someone with hypertension might follow a low-sodium diet to control blood pressure. The primary goal of a therapeutic diet is to promote health and well-being while supporting medical treatment and recovery.

In contrast, while weight loss diets, high-protein diets, and ketogenic diets may help with weight management or altering metabolic conditions, they are not specifically aimed at treating diseases in the same way therapeutic diets are. These diets can be beneficial in certain contexts but are generally more focused on weight loss or general health rather than addressing particular health issues directly.