The<unk>  is controversial in part because of the exaggerated health claims made for it by its supporters. In general, methodological quality of research into the diet has been poor to moderate. The aspects of the<unk>  that result in eating fewer processed foods and less sugar and salt are consistent with mainstream advice about diet. Diets with a<unk>  nutrition pattern have some similarities to traditional ethnic diets such as the Mediterranean diet that have been found to be healthier than the Western diet. Following the<unk> , however, can lead to nutritional deficiencies such as those of vitaminD and calcium, which in turn could lead to compromised bone health; it can also lead to an increased risk of ingesting toxins from high fish consumption. There is some evidence the diet helps achieve weight loss, possibly because of the increased satiety from the foods typically eaten. One trial of obese postmenopausal women found improvements in weight and fat loss after six months, but the benefits had ceased by 24 months; side effects among participants included "weakness, diarrhea, and headaches". As with any other diet regime, the<unk>  leads to weight loss because of overall decreased caloric intake, rather than a special feature of the diet itself. There is no good evidence that following a<unk>  lessens the risk of cardiovascular disease or metabolic syndrome. As of 2014 there was no evidence the<unk>  is effective in treating inflammatory bowel disease. The<unk>  similar to the Atkins diet encourages the consumption of large amounts of red meat, especially meats high in saturated fat. This has a negative effect on health in the long run as medical studies have shown that it can lead to increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Paleolithic diet
Fruitarianism
Sedentary lifestyle
Western pattern diet
Veganism
Vegetarianism
Modified risk tobacco product
Raw foodism