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diet
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1
noun
The
kinds
of
food
that
a
person
,
animal
,
or
community
habitually
eats
.
A
balanced
diet
is
essential
for
good
health
.
Many
animals
have
a
diet
that
consists
mainly
of
plants
.
She
changed
her
diet
to
include
more
fruits
and
vegetables
.
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2
noun
A
special
course
of
food
to
which
a
person
restricts
themselves
,
either
to
lose
weight
or
for
medical
reasons
.
He's
on
a
diet
to
lose
weight
before
the
wedding
.
The
doctor
recommended
a
low-sodium
diet
for
her
heart
condition
.
She
started
a
new
diet
to
improve
her
energy
levels
.
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verb
To
restrict
oneself
to
small
amounts
or
special
kinds
of
food
in
order
to
lose
weight
.
She
decided
to
diet
before
her
vacation
.
He
has
been
dieting
for
several
months
now
.
Many
people
diet
to
improve
their
health
.
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Word Origin
Language
Greek
Original word
diaita
Originally meant
way of living
Background
The word 'diet' comes from the Greek 'diaita', which means 'way of living'. It originally referred to a way of life that included food, drink, and exercise. Over time, it came to focus more specifically on food and drink.