Studies have shown that a diet high in dairy decreases total body fat.

A low-calorie diet in obese men decreased uric acid levels by 100 mol/l (1.7 mg/dl).

For example, starvation or very low-calorie diets decrease your BMR because you lose muscle as well as fat.

A diet with less than 25% of its calories from fat can increase triglycerides and decrease HDL (good) cholesterol.

A healthy diet provides the nutrients your body needs and decreases your risk for heart disease and other conditions.

A diet that is high in fiber will decrease the risk for stomach bloating and help keep the body healthy to fight against disease.

A diet high in meat can decrease urine pH (more acidic).

Many studies have documented significant hematocrit decreases after one month of an iron deficient diet [ 14 15 16 17 40 43 ] .

Proper diet and nutrition decreases the likelihood of gilt cannibalism.

These diets may also protect against some cancers and decrease bone loss.