Pagdidieta (en. Dieting)
pag-di-di-e-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A lifestyle that lacks or limits food intake to achieve a specific health or weight goal.
Dieting is one of the ways to maintain good health.
Ang pagdidieta ay isa sa mga paraan upang mapanatili ang magandang kalusugan.
The process of selecting foods necessary to maintain proper weight and health.
Proper dieting is important for athletes.
Mahalaga ang tamang pagdidieta sa mga atleta.
A discipline in eating often followed to become healthier.
Due to her dieting, she lost weight.
Dahil sa kanyang pagdidieta, siya ay nagbawas ng timbang.
Etymology
Root word: diet (from English)
Common Phrases and Expressions
In the process of dieting
Referring to a person's state who is following a meal plan.
Nasa proseso ng pagdidieta
Needs discipline in dieting
Dieting requires intense effort and good planning.
Kailangan ng disiplina sa pagdidieta
Related Words
nutrition
The science of food and its effects on health.
nutrisyon
exercise
Physical activities undertaken to maintain or improve health.
ehersisyo
Slang Meanings
a test of self
Wow, dieting is so hard, it's like a huge test of self!
Grabe, ang hirap magpagdidieta, parang isang malaking pagsubok sa sarili!
cut down on what you eat
I really need to diet, so I'm cutting down on sweets.
Kailangan ko talagang pagdidieta, kaya bawas-kain ako sa mga sweets.
healthy living
My dieting isn't just to lose weight, but for healthy living.
Ang pagdidieta ko hindi lang para pumayat, kundi para sa healthy living.