diet
What you consume
Diet is the food and drink a person or animal regularly consumes: a diet rich in vegetables, the diet of a hummingbird.
More narrowly, a diet is a restricted eating plan for health or weight loss: She's on a diet, a low-sodium diet.
As a modifier, diet describes reduced-calorie versions: diet soda.
To diet is to restrict food intake, usually to lose weight.
A diet (from a different root) is also a legislative assembly in certain countries, as in the Japanese Diet.
Measures of food energy
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- energyPower to do work
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- portionDivided share given
burn · expenditure · deficit · surplus · thermogenesis · basal metabolic rate · counting · restriction
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- proteinFolded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
fats · micronutrients · macronutrients · nutrients · antioxidants · amino acids · cholesterol · phytochemicals
Inducing fat-derived energy
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- ketosisFat metabolism producing ketones
- ketonesCarbonyl-containing organic compounds
- AtkinsCarbohydrate-restricting eating plan
blood sugar · insulin · paleo · carnivore · South Beach · net carbs
Becoming thinner gradually
- sheddingLosing outer covering
- poundsMass measurement units
- goal weightDesired body mass
- plateauFlat highland area
yo-yo · before-and-after · waistline · body composition · scale · measurements · progress · transformation
Occurring at irregular intervals
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- detoxSubstance removal process
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
breaking fast · water fast · juice fast · Ramadan · Yom Kippur · Lent · Navratri · self-denial
Avoids all animal products
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- tempehFermented soybean patty
seitan · legumes · plant protein · dairy alternatives · veganism · pescatarian · flexitarian · cruelty-free
Detailed proposal for achieving
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- schedulePlan of timed events
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- adherenceFaithful following of something
compliance · structure · program · strict · methodology · framework · systematic · meal plan
Food and health advisor
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- OkinawanJapanese island demonym
- NordicOf northern Europe
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- ancestralOf one's forebears
regional · Japanese · halal · kosher · macrobiotic · whole-grain · fermented foods
Act of removing entirely
- allergen-freeLacking sensitivity triggers
- gluten-freeContaining no wheat protein
- dairy-freeContaining no milk products
- low-sodiumContaining little salt
sugar-free · intolerance · sensitivity · exclusion · avoidance · hypoallergenic · FODMAP · anti-inflammatory
calories
Measures of food energy
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- energyPower to do work
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
portion · burn · expenditure · deficit · surplus · thermogenesis · basal metabolic rate · counting · restriction · maintenance
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
carbohydrates · fats · micronutrients · macronutrients · nutrients · antioxidants · amino acids · cholesterol · phytochemicals · bioavailability
ketogenic
Inducing fat-derived energy
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- ketosisFat metabolism producing ketones
- ketonesCarbonyl-containing organic compounds
Atkins · blood sugar · insulin · paleo · carnivore · South Beach · net carbs
slimming
Becoming thinner gradually
- sheddingLosing outer covering
- poundsMass measurement units
- goal weightDesired body mass
plateau · yo-yo · before-and-after · waistline · body composition · scale · measurements · progress · transformation · obesity
intermittent
Occurring at irregular intervals
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- detoxSubstance removal process
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
autophagy · breaking fast · water fast · juice fast · Ramadan · Yom Kippur · Lent · Navratri · self-denial · purification
vegan
Avoids all animal products
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
tempeh · seitan · legumes · plant protein · dairy alternatives · veganism · pescatarian · flexitarian · cruelty-free · ethical eating
plan
Detailed proposal for achieving
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- schedulePlan of timed events
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
adherence · compliance · structure · program · strict · methodology · framework · systematic · meal plan · guidelines
nutritionist
Food and health advisor
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
Mediterranean
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- OkinawanJapanese island demonym
- NordicOf northern Europe
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
ancestral · regional · Japanese · halal · kosher · macrobiotic · whole-grain · fermented foods
elimination
Act of removing entirely
- allergen-freeLacking sensitivity triggers
- gluten-freeContaining no wheat protein
- dairy-freeContaining no milk products
low-sodium · sugar-free · intolerance · sensitivity · exclusion · avoidance · hypoallergenic · FODMAP · anti-inflammatory · therapeutic
- everyday lifedaily routine, routines, errands, chores, bills
- healthhealth, wellness, vitality, fitness, well-being
- topicsnature, health, sports, science, politics
- health factorsexercise, psychological factors, genetics, smoking, alcohol
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
dietgluttony
Greedy excess in consumption
binge · overindulgence · gorge · overeat · indulgence
dietfattening
Promoting weight gain
unhealthy eating · starvation · self-destruction · eating disorder
- diet sodaSugar-free carbonated beverage
- balanced dietVaried nutritional intake
- diet pillWeight-loss medication
- healthy dietNourishing food choices
- crash dietDrastic short-term weight-loss regimen
- Diet CokeSugar-free cola brand
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