- [countable, uncountable] the food and drink that you eat and drink regularly
- to eat a healthy, balanced diet
- I loved the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish.
- a vegetarian/vegan diet
- The traditional Mediterranean diet is fairly high in fat.
- to receive advice on diet
Extra ExamplesTopics Cooking and eatinga1- It is important to eat a balanced diet.
- People can fight infection more easily if they have an adequate diet.
- She was told to change her diet.
- The animal's diet consists mainly of grasses.
- These animals live on a mainly vegetarian diet.
- They had to survive on a diet of insects and berries.
- They were fed on a diet of rice and vegetables.
- a diet rich in vitamins and minerals
- the amount of fat in your diet
- For general advice on diet, see pages 26–27.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- healthful
- healthy
- …
- consume
- eat
- have
- …
- consist of something
- contain something
- in a/the diet
- on a diet
- diet of
- …
- a diet high in something
- a diet rich in something
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- [countable, uncountable] a limited variety or amount of food that you eat for medical reasons or because you want to lose weight; a time when you only eat this limited variety or amount
- He followed a strict low-fat diet.
- on a diet I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday.
- She is trying to lose weight through diet and exercise.
- diet drinks (= with fewer calories than normal)
- Lose pounds with our new diet plan!
Collocations Diet and exerciseDiet and exerciseWeight- put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds
- watch/control/struggle with your weight
- be/become seriously overweight/underweight
- be/become clinically/morbidly obese
- achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
- slim down to 70 kilos/(British English) 11 stone/(especially North American English) 160 pounds
- combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
- develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
- be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
- have/suffer from a negative/poor body image
- have/develop a positive/healthy body image
- eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly
- get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
- contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
- be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids
- contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners
- avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
- stop/give up/ (especially North American English) quit smoking
- (British English) take regular exercise
- do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
- play football/hockey/tennis
- go cycling/jogging/running
- go to/visit/ (especially North American English) hit/work out at the gym
- strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
- contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
- build (up)/gain muscle
- improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
- burn/consume/expend calories
- be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially British English) fit
- lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
- boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
- prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
- reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
- enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
Extra ExamplesTopics Cooking and eatinga1- Magazines are always full of fashionable new diets.
- Crash diets are not the best way to lose weight.
- I have to stick to a low-fat diet.
- I'd love a dessert, but I'm on a diet.
- If you follow this diet, you're bound to lose weight.
- They're on a special high-protein diet.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- strict
- weight-loss
- weight-reducing
- …
- follow
- have
- go on
- …
- drink
- food
- Coke™
- …
- on a diet
- [singular] a diet of something (disapproving) a large amount of a limited range of activities
- Children today are brought up on a diet of video games and TV on demand.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French diete (noun), dieter (verb), via Latin from Greek diaita ‘a way of life’.
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