Short-term fasting typically refers to a period of fasting lasting less than 24 hours.

There are several

types of short-term fasting, including intermittent fasting, time-restricted feeding, and alternate-day
fasting, among others.

Intermittent fasting involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, typically with a ratio of 1:1 or
2:1 (fasting to eating). For example, a common approach is to fast for 16 hours per day and eat within an
8-hour window (often referred to as 16:8 fasting). Another approach is to fast for 24 hours once or twice
per week.

Time-restricted feeding involves eating all of your daily meals within a specific time window, typically 8-
12 hours. For example, you might eat breakfast at 8am and finish dinner by 6pm, and then fast until the
next morning.

Alternate-day fasting involves alternating between days of eating normally and days of consuming very
few calories (often around 500-600 calories per day).

While short-term fasting can have health benefits for some people, it's important to note that it may not
be appropriate or safe for everyone. Fasting can cause dehydration, fatigue, and other side effects,
especially if not done properly. If you are considering fasting, it's important to talk to your doctor first to
determine whether it is safe and appropriate for your individual needs and health status.