dietetic
Related to nutrition
Dietetic relates to diet and nutrition, especially in medical or therapeutic contexts: dietetic guidelines for diabetics, a dietetic supplement.
The word appears most often in professional settings—dietetic associations, dietetic departments in hospitals.
A dietitian (also dietician) is a specialist in this field.
Primary nutritional building blocks
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
proteins · carbohydrates · fats · nutrient-dense · antioxidants · phytochemicals · bioavailability · amino acids
Containing minimal lipids
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
lactose-free · ketogenic · low-glycemic · FODMAP · elimination · fasting · intermittent fasting · carb counting
- food diaryLog of what you eat
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- meal prepAdvance food preparation
- menu planningChoosing upcoming dishes beforehand
Units measuring food energy
- joulesSI energy units
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- calorie countNutritional energy quantification
- food energyUsable power from nutrients
calorimetry · thermogenesis · basal metabolic rate · energy expenditure · caloric intake · caloric deficit · caloric surplus · energy balance
Organized medical intervention schedule
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- patient careMedical attention for sick
- disease managementControlling illness progression systematically
- nutritional counselingAdvice on healthy eating
macronutrients
Primary nutritional building blocks
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
fiber · proteins · carbohydrates · fats · nutrient-dense · antioxidants · phytochemicals · bioavailability · amino acids · wholefoods
low-fat
Containing minimal lipids
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- sugar-freeLacking added sweeteners
- cholesterol-loweringReducing blood fats
hypoallergenic · lactose-free · ketogenic · low-glycemic · FODMAP · elimination · fasting · intermittent fasting · carb counting
meal plan
- food diaryLog of what you eat
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- meal prepAdvance food preparation
menu planning · grocery list · eating habits · food journal · weekly menu
kilocalories
Units measuring food energy
- joulesSI energy units
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- calorie countNutritional energy quantification
food energy · calorimetry · thermogenesis · basal metabolic rate · energy expenditure · caloric intake · caloric deficit · caloric surplus · energy balance · metabolic rate
treatment plan
Organized medical intervention schedule
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- patient careMedical attention for sick
- disease managementControlling illness progression systematically
nutritional counseling · low-sodium · gluten-free · allergen-free
dieteticindulgent
Too willing to yield
unrestricted · decadent · gluttonous · hedonistic · uncontrolled
dieteticfull-fat
Not skimmed or reduced
rich · fattening · high-calorie · caloric · regular
dieteticindulgent
Too willing to yield
unhealthy · decadent · gluttonous · unwholesome · rich