dieting

• Sustantivo que designa la práctica de restringir la ingesta de alimentos o seguir un plan de alimentación determinado, generalmente para perder peso o por motivos de salud.

A noun referring to the practice of restricting food intake or following a specific eating plan, typically for weight loss or health reasons.

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1. Restricting food intakeB1formal

   The practice of eating limited amounts of food, or specific types of food, in order to lose weight or improve health.

   Dieta restrictiva

   • She started dieting to prepare for her wedding.
   • Dieting without exercise is often less effective.
   • He gave up dieting after a few weeks because it was too hard.

   Sinónimosdietslimming

   Antónimosgluttonyovereating

2. Controlled eating regimenB1formal

   A specific plan of eating and drinking, often prescribed for medical or health reasons.

   Dieta controlada

   • The doctor recommended a low-sodium dieting plan for his patient.
   • Dieting for diabetes requires careful monitoring of sugar intake.
   • Many athletes follow strict dieting routines to optimize performance.

   Sinónimosdietmeal planregimen

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de restringirse en cierto tipo de alimentos, especialmente por razones de salud o control de peso.

A verb used to indicate the act of restricting oneself to a particular kind of food, especially for health or weight control reasons.

1. Restrict food intakeA2formal

   To limit the amount and type of food one eats, especially to lose weight or for health reasons.

   Hacer dieta

   • She is dieting to prepare for her wedding.
   • He has been dieting strictly for three months.
   • Many people diet without consulting a nutritionist.

   Sinónimoslose weightreduceslim

   Antónimosbingefeastgorgeindulgeovereat

2. Follow a specific eating planB1formal

   To eat according to a prescribed or chosen set of foods for medical or personal reasons.

   Hacer dieta

   • The doctor advised him to diet for his high cholesterol.
   • She diets on low-carb foods to manage her diabetes.
   • They diet together as a family to support each other.

   Sinónimoslose weightslimslim down