diet
1food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health: The ad shows milk and dairy as a wholesome part of our daily diet.
a particular selection of food, especially as designed or prescribed to improve a person's physical condition or to prevent or treat a disease: A diet low in sugar is often recommended for diabetes prevention.
a selection of food that emphasizes caloric restriction or otherwise limits the amount a person eats, usually intended to induce weight loss: No pie for me, I'm on a diet.
the foods eaten, as by a particular person or group: The Mediterranean diet consists historically of fish, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.
food or feed habitually eaten or provided: The rabbits were fed a diet of carrots and lettuce.
anything that is habitually provided or partaken of: Television has given us a steady diet of reality shows and police procedurals.
suitable for consumption as part of a selection of food intended to induce weight loss: I usually drink diet soft drinks.
formulated to be lower in calories, fat, sugar, etc. than a similar food: The diet version of the cookie does taste different.
to select or limit the food one eats to improve one's physical condition or to lose weight: I've dieted all month and lost only one pound.
to eat or feed according to the requirements of a particular or prescribed selection of food.
to regulate the food of, especially in order to improve the physical condition: They dieted the dog to a healthy weight of 20 pounds.
to feed.
Origin of diet
1Other words from diet
- di·et·er, noun
- non·di·et·er, noun
- non·di·et·ing, adjective, noun
Other definitions for diet (2 of 2)
the legislative body of certain countries, as Japan.
the general assembly of the estates of the former Holy Roman Empire.
Origin of diet
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How to use diet in a sentence
The popular snack has also struck a cord with Paleo dieters, according to Lewis.
The treats are seen as a way to keep spirits high and help dieters maintain adherence during the week.
When Is It OK to Cheat? The Pros and Cons of Cheat Days | DailyBurn | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBy the same token, a cheat meal may turn into a cheat week—or worse, a cheat month—for dieters that push too hard.
When Is It OK to Cheat? The Pros and Cons of Cheat Days | DailyBurn | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDieters are advised to slow down, struggle through their scrambled egg whites, with chopsticks if necessary.
Slow Eating and Weight Loss: Does the Science Support It? | Susan B. Roberts | March 17, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTDieters have taken his urge to “never give up” as a weight-loss mantra.
Dieters and Dietrich were about the age of Brahms, and were lesser satellites swinging just outside the Schumann orbit.
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British Dictionary definitions for diet (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdaɪət) /
a specific allowance or selection of food, esp prescribed to control weight or in disorders in which certain foods are contraindicated: a salt-free diet; a 900-calorie diet
(as modifier): a diet bread
the food and drink that a person or animal regularly consumes: a diet of nuts and water
regular activities or occupations
(usually intr) to follow or cause to follow a dietary regimen
Origin of diet
1Derived forms of diet
- dieter, noun
British Dictionary definitions for diet (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdaɪət) /
(sometimes capital) a legislative assembly in various countries, such as Japan
Also called: Reichstag (sometimes capital) the assembly of the estates of the Holy Roman Empire
Scots law
the date fixed by a court for hearing a case
a single session of a court
Origin of diet
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