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Despite its name, there is no standardized weight loss plan known as the 'Chinese Rice Diet.' This common misconception often refers to the historical Rice Diet developed by Dr. Walter Kempner at Duke University, a medically supervised, highly restrictive regimen distinct from the balanced, rice-based meals of traditional Chinese cuisine.

Created in the 1930s at Duke University by Dr. Walter Kempner, the Rice Diet was initially designed to treat severe hypertension and kidney disease with a very restrictive, low-sodium regimen. So, what is the menu for the Rice Diet and how does it change over its distinct phases?.