Dieting: meaning, definitions and examples

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dieting

 

[ หˆdaษช.ษช.tษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

health and nutrition

Dieting refers to the practice of regulating one's food intake to achieve specific health-related goals, such as weight loss or improved physical fitness. It can involve consuming fewer calories, choosing healthier food options, or adhering to specific dietary plans like low-carb or vegan diets. Many people diet for aesthetic reasons, while others do so for medical or health purposes. Successful dieting typically involves a balanced approach, incorporating a variety of foods to meet nutritional needs.

Synonyms

meal planning, nutritional plan, weight loss

Examples of usage

  • She started dieting to lose weight before the summer.
  • Dieting can be challenging during holiday seasons.
  • Many experts recommend a balanced approach to dieting, focusing on long-term health.
  • He realized that dieting alone wasn't enough; he also needed to exercise.

Translations

Translations of the word "dieting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dieta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคนเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ั”ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dieta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใ‚คใ‚จใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉgime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dieta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์ด์–ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dieta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diรฉta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅฎ้ฃŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dieta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะตั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™hriz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dieta

Etymology

The term 'dieting' is derived from the word 'diet,' which has its origins in the Latin word 'diaeta,' meaning 'manner of living.' This Latin term itself comes from the Greek 'diaita,' which refers to 'a way of life or regimen.' The concept of dieting has evolved over centuries, initially associated with the idea of maintaining a healthy lifestyle rather than merely weight loss. As society progressed, especially in the 20th century, dieting became increasingly linked to the pursuit of thinness and aesthetics. The commercialization of dieting, with myriad diet plans and weight loss products emerging, reflects cultural ideals surrounding body image and health. Today, dieting encompasses a wide range of practices aimed at improving both physical appearance and health, highlighting the ongoing balance between nutrition and lifestyle choices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,357, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.