Pronunciation: /daɪət/
noun a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons
A1 I am on a diet to lose weight.
A2 She follows a strict diet to manage her health.
B1 His doctor recommended a low-sodium diet to improve his heart health.
B2 The Mediterranean diet is known for its health benefits.
C1 She consults with a nutritionist regularly to ensure her diet is balanced and healthy.
C2 The athlete's diet is carefully monitored by a team of experts to optimize performance.
verb to restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight or for medical reasons
A1 I need to diet to lose weight.
A2 She diets by eating smaller portions and exercising regularly.
B1 Doctors recommend that he diets to improve his overall health.
B2 After consulting with a nutritionist, she decided to diet by cutting out processed foods.
C1 Athletes often have strict diets to optimize their performance.
C2 She has been dieting for months in preparation for a bodybuilding competition.
formal It is important to maintain a balanced diet for optimal health.
informal I'm trying to stick to a healthy diet to lose some weight.
slang I'm on a strict diet to get in shape for summer.
figurative His diet of fast food and soda is not helping his energy levels.
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