○ verb DFN to limit the amount and type of food that you eat, in order to become thinner SYN slim → See Verb table Examples from the Corpus diet.Prisoners were given a diet of hard bread and vegetables.LaLanne had added a new dimension to the diet gurus' puritanical quest for spiritual salvation through the body: exercise.I've tried all the diets and they never work.People in the coastal region live on a staple diet of rice and fish.150,000 Californians die each year from diseases related to a poor diet.This new diet involves eating very small amounts throughout the day.So many diets appear to have no connection with calories.Was Handy Man beginning to include meat in his diet?.The doctor told him to reduce the amount of fat in his diet.The Italians have a good healthy diet and lifestyle.Since his heart attack, Brice has been on a salt-free diet.a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables.Bob's idea of a balanced diet left something to be desired.The secret to a longer life is a balanced diet and regular exercise.Doctors and other experts also recognise how important a balanced diet is for a child's normal development.There is a natural wastage of at least five percent on any diet.For 27 years in the jungles of Guam, Yokoi survived on a diet of shrimp, coconuts, snails, frogs and rats.The doctor told Tom to quit smoking and go on a diet.phrases a diet high/rich in something (=which contains a lot of something ) In the West many people eat a diet high in fat and salt. feed somebody on a diet of something Kids should not be fed a diet of hamburgers and sugary snacks. live/exist on a diet of something The people lived mainly on a diet of fish. verbs eat/have a diet People in Mediterranean areas generally have a very good diet. a vegetarian diet (=that does not include any meat or fish ) a high-fibre/high-protein etc diet A high-fibre diet is good for your health. somebody’s staple diet (=the food that a group of people or type of animal normally eats ) For hundreds of years potatoes were their staple diet. a sensible/proper diet Students don’t always eat a sensible diet. a varied diet (=including many different foods ) Provide your fish with a varied diet of worms, insects, and dried food. a balanced diet (=including all the types of food that people need ) A balanced diet is important for a child’s development.
Longman dictionary of contemporary english 6 skin#
poor/unhealthy A poor diet affects your skin and hair condition. COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: the kind of food that a person or animal eats each day adjectives healthy/good A healthy diet includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘ she’s doing a diet’. a starvation diet (=in which you eat very little ) A starvation diet can have negative health effects. a low-calorie/low-fat etc diet A low-calorie diet should solve your weight problem. a crash diet (=a very sudden and strict attempt to lose weight ) It’s better to lose weight gradually than to go on a crash diet. adjectives a strict diet (=in which you eat a very limited amount or range of food ) She followed a strict diet for several weeks. stick to a diet (=continue to follow a diet ) Most people find it hard to stick to a diet. follow a diet (=only eat certain types of food ) You will feel better if you follow a low-fat diet. go on a diet (=start eating less or only some types of food ) I really ought to go on a diet. in somebody’s diet the importance of vitamins and minerals in your diet 3 → a diet of something 4 MEETING MEET old-fashioned an official meeting to discuss political or church matters COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a way of eating in which you only eat certain foods, in order to lose weight, or to improve your health verbs be on a diet (=to only eat certain foods in order to lose weight ) No cake, thanks – I’m on a diet. Studies have shown the benefits of a vegetarian diet. the effects of poor diet and lack of exercise Rice is the staple diet (=the main food that a group of people usually eat ). 2 KIND OF FOOD DFN the kind of food that a person or animal eats each day She doesn’t eat a very healthy diet. a salt-free diet Not all diets are good for you. S3 W2 noun 1 TO GET THIN FOR HEALTH DFN a way of eating in which you only eat certain foods, in order to lose weight, or to improve your health Lyn always seems to be on a diet.From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Nutrition diet di‧et 1 / ˈdaɪət /
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