Synonyms for

Diet

Verb / ˈdaɪʌt / Another word for diet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Diet is the kinds and amounts of food that a person eats.

Synonyms & similar words

dieting regime nutrition nutriment fare menu cuisine chow nourishment provisions victuals grub spread table meal intake consumption sustenance

Synonyms by register

Formal

regimen sustenance nourishment ration

Informal

eating plan food plan what you eat

Literary

fare board

Antonyms

indulgence feast overeating gluttony excess binge

Common collocations

  • balanced diet
  • healthy diet
  • weight loss diet
  • special diet
  • restrictive diet
  • follow a diet
  • go on a diet
  • lose weight on a diet

Word family

noun diet
verb diet

Usage note

While 'diet' can refer to any regular food intake, it is most commonly used to mean a restricted or regulated eating plan for health or weight management.

Example sentences

  1. I am on a diet to lose weight.
  2. My doctor recommended a low-sodium diet for my high blood pressure.
  3. Some people follow a vegan diet and don't eat any animal products.
  4. A balanced diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
  5. Many athletes follow a strict diet to improve their performance.

Quotes

  • Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates
  • The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition. - Thomas Edison
  • A healthy outside starts from the inside. - Robert Urich

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