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Dietetic: meaning, definitions and examples

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dietetic

 

[ daɪəˈtɛtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

health-related

Dietetic pertains to the study or practice of diet and nutrition, particularly concerning the therapeutic aspects of food consumption. It is often used in reference to foods and beverages that are specially formulated to support specific health goals or dietary regulations. The term can also suggest low-calorie or other beneficial food alternatives intended for weight management. Professionals in dietetics often work to create meal plans that meet the specific needs of individuals based on their health conditions or lifestyle choices.

Synonyms

dietary, healthful, nutritional

Examples of usage

  • Dietetic foods can help manage diabetes.
  • She follows a dietetic plan to lose weight.
  • Many dietetic products are low in sugar.

Translations

Translations of the word "dietetic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dietético

🇮🇳 आहारिक

🇩🇪 diätetisch

🇮🇩 dietetik

🇺🇦 дієтичний

🇵🇱 dietetyczny

🇯🇵 栄養学的な

🇫🇷 diététique

🇪🇸 dietético

🇹🇷 diyetetik

🇰🇷 식이요법의

🇸🇦 حمية

🇨🇿 dietetický

🇸🇰 dietetický

🇨🇳 饮食的

🇸🇮 dietetičen

🇮🇸 fæðufræðilegur

🇰🇿 диеталық

🇬🇪 დიეტური

🇦🇿 diyetetik

🇲🇽 dietético

Etymology

The word 'dietetic' originates from the Greek term 'diētetikós', which means 'of diet' or 'pertaining to diet'. This term is derived from 'diētē', meaning 'way of life, diet'. The development of the word in the English language can be traced back to the late 19th century when the understanding of nutrition and its effects on health began to emerge as a scientific discipline. As the field of nutrition evolved, so did the use of 'dietetic' to describe food that is beneficial for health, particularly in the context of medical or therapeutic diets. Today, dietetics is a recognized profession, focusing on the role of food in health and disease, further solidifying the importance of the term in health-related discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,037, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.