The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets will examine, in two volumes, special diets such as Gluten-free,
dieting and popular diets such as Atkins, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and some effects
of a person’s dietary choices on their health. An overview of the topics is presented in a
standardised and balanced format.
Not intended to be an endorsement of any one diet or lifestyle, the topics presented will be
organized around the development and history of a diet, its basic principles, any key figures
that influence the trend, and any public or regulatory concerns associated with the practice.
Information is provided across all age groups from infants to the elderly.
