Eating, Drinking and Serving

Eating, Drinking and Serving - Dieting

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to diet
verb
to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight
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diabetic diet
noun
a diet designed to help control the symptoms of diabetes
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spoon food
noun
a diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders
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soft diet
noun
a diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders
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staple diet
noun
the food normally eaten by a person or an animal
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macrobiotic diet
noun
a diet consisting chiefly of beans and whole grains
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clean eating
noun
a type of diet in which one avoids eating processed food to become healthier
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calorie
noun
the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces
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balanced diet
noun
a diet that contains adequate amounts of all the necessary nutrients required for healthy growth and activity
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appetite
noun
the feeling of wanting food
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nutrient
noun
a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth
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body mass index
noun
a measure of someone's weight in relation to height; to calculate one's BMI, multiply one's weight in pounds and divide that by the square of one's height in inches; overweight is a BMI greater than 25; obese is a BMI greater than 30
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vegetarian
noun
someone who avoids eating meat or fish
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lacto-vegetarian
noun
someone who does not eat fish, eggs, or meat, but consumes dairy products
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vegan
noun
someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs
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pescatarian
noun
a person who abstains from consuming meat but still includes fish and other seafood in their diet
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flexitarian
noun
a person who primarily follows a plant-based diet but occasionally includes meat or other animal products in their meals
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fruitarian
noun
a person who primarily consumes fruits, nuts, seeds, and other plant-based foods
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dietician
noun
someone who is an expert in the field of diet and nutrition
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low-carb diet
noun
a diet containing a small amount of carbohydrates
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low-fat diet
noun
a diet containing a small amount of fat
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gluten-free diet
noun
a diet containing no amount of gluten
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low-calorie diet
noun
a diet that is low on calories
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fad diet
noun
a reducing diet that enjoys temporary popularity
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the Atkins Diet
noun
a diet plan which is high in protein and fat but very low in carbohydrates, developed by Dr. Robert Atkins
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high-vitamin diet
noun
a diet designed to patients with vitamin deficiencies
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vitamin-deficiency diet
noun
a diet designed to patients with vitamin deficiencies
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high-protein diet
noun
a diet high in plant and animal proteins; used to treat malnutrition or to increase muscle mass
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light diet
noun
diet prescribed for bedridden or convalescent people; does not include fried or highly seasoned foods
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liquid diet
noun
a diet of foods that can be served in liquid or strained form (plus custards or puddings); prescribed after certain kinds of surgery
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low-salt diet
noun
a diet that limits the intake of salt (sodium chloride); often used in treating hypertension or edema or certain other disorders
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reducing diet
noun
a diet designed to help you lose weight (especially fat)
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salt-free diet
noun
a diet that limits the intake of salt (sodium chloride); often used in treating hypertension or edema or certain other disorders
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ulcer diet
noun
a diet of foods that are not irritating
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5:2 diet
phrase
a diet where a person eats normally for five days a week and restricts their calorie intake for the other two days
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crash diet
noun
a short-term, drastic and restrictive diet that is usually aimed at rapid weight loss but may not be sustainable or healthy in the long term
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to fast
verb
to completely or partially avoid eating or drinking for a period of time, especially because of religious reasons
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fat farm
noun
a health spa that specializes in helping people lose weight
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paleo diet
noun
a dietary plan that emulates the eating habits of early humans by focusing on whole, unprocessed foods
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plant-based
adjective
(of a diet or food) completely or mainly consisting of plants
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starvation diet
noun
a type of diet that involves severe caloric restriction or prolonged periods of fasting, often with the goal of rapid weight loss
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Cambridge diet
noun
a weight loss program that involves consuming low-calorie meal replacement products to achieve rapid weight loss
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