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diet

[ˈdaɪət]

diet Definition

  • 1the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats
  • 2a special course of food to which a person restricts themselves, either to lose weight or for medical reasons

Using diet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    A healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables.

  • Example

    She went on a low-carb diet to lose weight.

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed a low-sodium diet for his patient.

  • Example

    The Mediterranean diet is known for its health benefits.

diet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for diet

Phrases with diet

  • a diet that contains all the essential nutrients in the right amounts to maintain good health

    Example

    Eating a balanced diet can help prevent many diseases.

  • a diet that involves drastically reducing calorie intake in order to lose weight quickly

    Example

    Crash diets are not recommended as they can be harmful to your health.

  • a diet that excludes meat and fish but may include other animal products such as eggs and dairy

    Example

    Many people choose a vegetarian diet for ethical or health reasons.

Origins of diet

from Old French 'diète', from Latin 'diaeta', meaning 'way of living'

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Summary: diet in Brief

The term 'diet' [ˈdaɪət] refers to the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. It can also refer to a special course of food to which a person restricts themselves, either to lose weight or for medical reasons. Examples include a balanced diet, a crash diet, and a vegetarian diet.

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