DIET Meaning and
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Diet, noun: 1. The types of food and drink that a person regularly consumes, typically observed for health, weight management, or specific nutritional needs. It encompasses the overall selection and consumption of various nutrients, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals required for the sustenance and optimal functioning of the body. 2. A prescribed plan or specific regimen of eating, often intended to achieve certain health objectives, manage weight loss or gain, or accommodate specific dietary restrictions. These plans may suggest limiting or increasing the intake of specific food groups, regulating portion sizes, or altering eating patterns. Diets can vary widely, aiming to meet various goals, such as reducing calorie intake, increasing fiber consumption, or avoiding certain allergens or harmful ingredients. 3. The habitual intake of food by specific organisms or animals, which may be influenced by availability, environment, or evolutionary factors. It can involve an organism's consumption of specific plant material, types of prey, or particular dietary sources. Diet is a fundamental element in managing various health conditions and is often complemented by regular physical exercise and lifestyle choices to promote overall well-being. While diets can positively impact health when properly balanced and nutritionally adequate, it is crucial to consult with healthcare professionals or nutritionists for personalized guidance and ensure a safe and effective approach.
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1. Food and drink in general. 2. A prescribed course of eating and drinking, in which the amount and kind of food, as well as the times at which it is to be taken, are regulated by the physician. 3. To take only simple and easily digestible food in moderate amount.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• Food or victuals; allowance of provision.
• To furnish food; to eat according to prescribed rules.
• A deliberative assembly formerly held in Germany and Poland, and now in the Austrian empire and Switzerland; a parliament; in Scot., a meeting in a church for divine worship.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DIET
The word "diet" has its origins in the Latin term "dieta", which in turn comes from the Greek word "diaita". Both the Latin and Greek words referred to a way of life, particularly referring to a regulated way of living or habits. In Latin, "dieta" specifically meant a daily food allowance or regimen, while in Greek, "diaita" encompassed not only the physical aspects of life but also the mental, moral, and philosophical aspects. Over time, the meaning of "diet" has evolved to primarily refer to the food and drinks an individual consumes as part of a specific weight-loss or health program.
Idioms with the word DIET
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on a diet
The idiom "on a diet" refers to a conscious effort made by an individual to regulate and control the intake of food or specific types of food in order to manage weight, improve health, or achieve a particular goal related to physical well-being.
Similar spelling words for DIET
- dit,
- dido,
- Diets,
- dirt,
- die,
- Died,
- ditto,
- Dodie,
- Dies,
- diode,
- diede,
- duet,
- dita,
- ditty.
Conjugate verb Diet
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