- 1[countable, uncountable] the food that you eat and drink regularly to have a healthy, balanced diet the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables, and fish to receive advice on diet and nutrition
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- 2[countable] a limited variety or amount of food that you eat for medical reasons or because you want to lose weight; a time when you only eat this limited variety or amount a low-fat, salt-free diet diet soda (= with fewer calories than normal) I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my vacation.
- 3[singular] a diet of something (disapproving) a large amount of a restricted range of activities Children today are brought up on a diet of television cartoons and reality shows.
NAmE//ˈdaɪəˌtɛri//
adjective [usually before noun] dietary advice/changes/habits dietary fiber special dietary needs Topic CollocationsDiet and Exerciseweight- put on/gain/lose weight/a few pounds
- watch/control/struggle with your weight
- be/become seriously overweight/underweight
- be/become clinically/morbidly obese
- achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
- slim down to 160 pounds
- combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
- develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
- be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
- have/suffer from a negative/distorted body image
- have/develop a positive/healthy/realistic body image
- eat a balanced diet/healthily/well
- get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
- contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
- be high/low in calories/fat/fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids/trans-fats
- contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners/high-fructose corn syrup
- avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
- stop/quit smoking
- get regular exercise
- do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
- play football/hockey/tennis/soccer
- go jogging/running
- go to/visit/hit/work out at the gym
- strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
- contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
- build (up)/gain muscle
- improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
- burn/consume/expend calories
- be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape
- lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
- boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
- prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
- reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
- enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
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