Meaning & Definition of word "Dietary"

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    Dietary

    /ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌtɛr.i/

    adjective:

    • 1. Relating to food and the diet.
      • Example: The dietary requirements for athletes differ from those of the general population.
    • 2. Pertaining to a specific type of diet or eating habit.
      • Example: Many people follow a dietary regimen to manage their weight.
    • 3. Concerned with the kinds of food that a person or community eats.
      • Example: The dietary preferences of the community were taken into account when planning the menu.
    • 4. Of or relating to the kinds of food that are eaten in a particular region or culture.
      • Example: The chef specializes in dietary practices unique to Mediterranean cuisines.
    • 5. Referring to restrictions or guidelines related to one's food intake for health reasons.
      • Example: She prepared a dietary plan to help her family reduce their sugar intake.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'diaeta', meaning a way of life or diet.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dietary supplements:

    Nutritional products taken to enhance one's diet.

    dietary restrictions:

    Limitations on what foods can be consumed due to health or ethical reasons.

    dietary guidelines:

    Recommendations for healthy eating.

    Related Words

    diet:

    The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.

    nutrition:

    The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

    dietetics:

    The science of diet and nutrition.

    Slang Meanings of dietary

    Meaning: Dieting

    Example Sentence: I'm on a dietary to lose some weight.

    Meaning: Eating clean

    Example Sentence: She believes in dietary for better health.