diet
/ˈdaɪət/
noun
- The food and drink that a person or animal usually eats or drinks.
- Pandas have a diet that consists almost entirely of bamboo.
- The doctor asked about her daily diet to check for nutritional gaps.
- A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, and protein.
- A special selection of food eaten to lose weight or for medical reasons.
- His doctor put him on a strict diet to lower his blood pressure.
- Many people try a new diet every January as a New Year's resolution.
- She started a low-carb diet to improve her energy levels.
verb
- To eat less or eat only certain foods in order to lose weight or improve health.
- He has been dieting for two months and has lost ten pounds.
- She diets every spring to get ready for beach season.
- They decided to diet together so they could support each other.
adjective
- Containing fewer calories or less fat than the regular version; used for weight loss or health.
- He prefers diet mayonnaise to cut down on calories.
- I ordered a diet soda with my meal.
- This brand makes a diet yogurt with no added sugar.
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