Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Paleolithic Diet

A nutritional plan based on the presumed diet of pre-agricultural human ancestors. It consists mainly of MEAT, EGGS, NUTS, roots and fresh VEGETABLES and FRUITS, and excludes GRAIN, LEGUMES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, and refined DIETARY SUGARS.

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Abstract

A nutritional plan based on the presumed diet of pre-agricultural human ancestors. It consists mainly of MEAT, EGGS, NUTS, roots and fresh VEGETABLES and FRUITS, and excludes GRAIN, LEGUMES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, and refined DIETARY SUGARS.

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Synonyms

18 entry terms
  • Diet, Caveman
  • Diet, Hunter-Gatherer
  • Diet, Paleo
  • Diet, Paleolithic
  • Diet, Stone Age
  • Caveman Diet
  • Caveman Diets
  • Diet, Hunter Gatherer
  • Diets, Caveman
  • Diets, Hunter-Gatherer
  • Diets, Paleo
  • Diets, Stone Age
  • Hunter-Gatherer Diet
  • Hunter-Gatherer Diets
  • Paleo Diet
  • Paleo Diets
  • Stone Age Diet
  • Stone Age Diets

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, economics, ethnology, history, psychology, statistics & numerical data.

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History Note

2015

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Previous Indexing

  • Diet (1987-2014)

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  1. E02w.642w.249.275w
  2. G07.203.650w.240w.275w

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NLM Classification

WB 400

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Paleolithic Diet. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D066046. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D066046
  2. Paleolithic Diet. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic_diet
  3. Paleolithic Diet. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q533945