Meaning & Definition of word "Dietary"

Dietary

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌtɛr.i/

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.

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

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.

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.

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.