Diet (en. Diyeta)

/daɪət/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The totality of foods consumed by a person or group.
His diet is full of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Ang kanyang diyeta ay puno ng sariwang prutas at gulay.
A specific eating plan designed for health or weight loss.
She started a diet to maintain her weight.
Nagsimula siya ng isang diyeta upang mapanatili ang kanyang timbang.
The type of food consumed in a particular region or culture.
The Mediterranean diet is known for its health benefits.
Ang Mediterranean diet ay kilala sa mga benepisyo nito sa kalusugan.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'diaeta', meaning way of life.

Common Phrases and Expressions

low-carb diet
A diet low in carbohydrates.
low-carb diet
balanced diet
A diet that contains the right amount of nutrients.
balanced diet

Related Words

nutrition
The process of obtaining nutrients from food.
nutrisyon
malnutrition
The state of deficiency or excess of nutrients in the body.
malnutrisyon

Slang Meanings

On a diet mode
Sometimes it's hard to be in diet mode because the food is so delicious!
Minsan ang hirap mag diet mode, kasi ang sarap ng pagkain!
Are you dieting again?
Are you dieting again? You just started last week!
Diet ka na naman? Kaka-start mo lang nung isang linggo!
On diet vibes
I'm so happy, I'm on diet vibes now!
Ang saya saya ko, naka-diet vibes na ako ngayon!
Eating only veggies
Now, it feels like I'm just eating ‘veggies’ on my diet.
Ngayon, parang kumakain lang ako ng ‘gulay’ sa diet ko.