Diet plans are specific instructions which define a way of eating for a period of time in order to produce a desired result. Diet plans may be focused on weight loss or on correcting or improving living conditions related to a health issue. Weight loss diet plans may be focused on a healthy eating plan or may take the form of a fad diets which promises quick or substantial results for a minimal effort on the dieters part. Diet plans can impact health and should be discussed with medical personnel before being undertaken.

Internet marketing efforts may focus on promoting a new diet plan using spam methods. Previous email spam campaigns for fad diets have been shut down through court orders. http://www.pcworld.com/article/136401/ftc_stops_diet_spam.html While diet plans may be available in many forms, it is up to the individual and their medical advisors to determine which eating method is most advantageous based on the circumstances involved.

Diet plans which are given based on a patient's medical condition are generally provided by a doctor or a nutritionist. The plans may be found in published books or on web sites dedicated to the particular way of eating. Recipes and sample menus may be found on web forums by searching the name of the particular diet plan.

1. Low Glycemic Diet – Although this diet is used for weight loss and is a key feature in many low carb diet plans, the low glycemic diet plan is used for several health related issues. This diet is important for diabetics, and may also be recommended to those with high cholesterol or heart conditions. http://www.glycemicindex.com/
2. Ketogenic Diet – This high fat, low carb diet is often used in the treatment of Epilepsy. http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/ketogenic-diet
3. Gluten Free Diet – This type of diet plan is generally used as a way of eating for individuals who have Celiac Disease. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gluten-free-diet/MY01140 Individuals following this diet plan diet excludes the protein gluten from their menus.. Gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye along with other grains.
4. Diabetic Diet Plans – Diabetic diet plans are developed on a case by case basis for each patient in coordination with a dietitian. These plans may be developed based on a low carb diet or a low glycemic diet.

The following items describe several weight loss diet plans available for those wishing to follow a set plan. By researching the diet, recipes and sample menu plans for the diet can be found. Diet plans are often presented to potential participants via books, webpages, and web forums.

1. 3 Day Diet – This fad diet has been around for years and has been known as the Army diet and the Cleveland Clinic Diet, although neither agency endorses it. This diet promises a 10 pound weight loss in three days after eating a very structured meal plan with minimal foods. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-3-day-diet
2. Flat Belly Diet – This diet plan focuses on adding monounsaturated fat-rich foods (MUFAs) into every meal under the belief that these fatty acids provide beneficial nutrition and can help burn belly fat. http://www.prevention.com/flatbellymufaslideshow/3.html
3. Low-Carb Diets – A number of diets focus on lowering the carbohydrate intake as a means of weight loss. Some of these include the Cabbage Soup Diet, South Beach Diet and the Atkins Diet
4. Blood Type Diet – Diet specifies food which should be consumed by certain blood types. While used for weight loss it is also promoted as a diet which aids with allergy reduction. For more information on using this diet plan visit the How to Do the Blood Type Diet page.
5. Sonoma Diet – a version of the Mediterranean Diet which focuses on weight loss based on use of a vegetarian type diet. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/sonoma-diet-promoting-lifestyle

The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Contact your doctor before embarking on a diet plan.