poor diet

Unhealthy eating habits

A poor diet lacks adequate nutrition—too little of what the body needs, too much of what harms it, or both.

The phrase typically describes eating patterns heavy in processed foods, sugar, and saturated fat while light on vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

Poor diet is a leading risk factor for heart disease.

Years of poor diet caught up with him.

Related

processed · obesity · deficiency · unhealthy · greasy · sugary · vending machine · vitamins · calories · portion control · snacking · convenience · takeout · TV dinner · sodium · cholesterol · blood sugar · fatigue

Categories
Opposites
nutritional quality

poor diethealthy diet

Nourishing food choices

balanced diet · balanced meals · healthy eating · whole foods diet · clean eating

health outcomes

poor dietheart-healthy diet

Nutrition supporting cardiovascular wellness

anti-inflammatory diet · therapeutic diet

dietary intentionality

poor dietmindful eating

Deliberate attention while consuming

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G