An<unk> , also known as exclusion diet, is a diagnostic procedure used to identify foods that an individual cannot consume without adverse effects. Adverse effects may be due to food allergy, food intolerance, other physiological mechanisms (such as metabolic or toxins), or a combination of these.<unk> s typically involve entirely removing a suspected food from the diet for a period of time from two weeks to two months, and waiting to determine whether symptoms resolve during that time period. In rare cases, a health professional may wish to use an<unk> , also referred to as an oligoantigenic diet, to relieve a patient of symptoms they are experiencing. Common reasons for undertaking an<unk>  include suspected food allergies and suspected food intolerances. An<unk>  might remove one or more common foods, such as eggs or milk, or it might remove one or more minor or non-nutritive substances, such as artificial food colorings. An<unk>  relies on trial and error to identify specific allergies and intolerances. Typically, if symptoms resolve after the removal of a food from the diet, then the food is reintroduced to see whether the symptoms reappear. This challenge–dechallenge–rechallenge approach has been claimed to be particularly useful in cases with intermittent or vague symptoms. The exclusion diet can be a diagnostic tool or method used temporarily to determine whether a patient's symptoms are food-related. The term<unk>  is also used to describe a "treatment diet", which eliminates certain foods for a patient. Adverse reactions to food can be due to several mechanisms. Correct identification of the type of reaction in an individual is important, as different approaches to management may be required. The area of food allergies and intolerances has been controversial and is currently a topic that is heavily researched. It has been characterised in the past by lack of universal acceptance of definitions, diagnosis and treatment.
Elimination diet
Low-FODMAP diet
Low-fiber/low-residue diet
Cotton ball diet
Feingold diet
Gluten-free diet
Plant-based diet
Stillman diet