dieting

• Substantivo que designa a prática de restringir a alimentação ou seguir um plano alimentar específico, geralmente para emagrecer ou por motivos de saúde.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdietslimming

   Antônimosgluttonyovereating

2. Controlled eating regimenB1formal

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

   Dieta

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdietmeal planregimen

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de restringir a alimentação a determinados tipos de comida, especialmente por motivos de saúde ou controle 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.

   Fazer dieta

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

   Sinônimoslose weightreduceslim

   Antônimosbingefeastgorgeindulgeovereat

2. Follow a specific eating planB1formal

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

   Seguir uma 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.

   Sinônimoslose weightslimslim down