Wikipedia: History of Dieting

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Most typically, though, "dieting" means eating in a carefully planned way to in order to reduce excess body fat. In this sense, there are a number of so-called diets that can be used as part of a regimen of dieting. Also in this sense, excessive dieting is related to [anorexia nervosa]? and bulimia?, which are life-threatening conditions. [Weight Watchers]? is a well-known organization in the United States that supports weight loss efforts.

Certain religions, including Judaism and Islam also impose restrictions on diet, but these are not usually thought of as 'dieting'.

Most typically "dieting" means eating in a carefully planned way to in order to reduce excess body fat. In this sense, there are a number of so-called diets that can be used as part of a regimen of dieting. Also in this sense, excessive dieting is related to [anorexia nervosa]? and bulimia?, which are life-threatening conditions. [Weight Watchers]? is a well-known organization that supports weight loss efforts.

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	Revision 8 . . (edit) November 27, 2001 11:23 pm by Robert Brook [WeightWatchers not just in US]
	Revision 7 . . November 27, 2001 11:19 pm by The Anome [added note re religious diets not being thought of as dieting]
	Revision 6 . . September 15, 2001 2:05 pm by Larry Sanger