noun · neutral
diet
/ˈdaɪət/DI·et
Band 6-7speakingtask2
the kinds of food that a person or group habitually eats; a planned way of eating for health or weight control
Examples
“He decided to change his diet to include more vegetables and less sugar.”
“Athletes often follow a strict diet before competitions.”
“A balanced diet helps maintain energy and overall health.”
Band 8 sentence
“To reduce health risks, individuals should adopt a balanced diet rich in vegetables and whole grains rather than rely on supplements.”
Collocations
- follow a diet
- balanced diet
- go on a diet
- strict diet
Word family
diet noundiet (to diet) verbdietary adjectivedieting noun/verb
Common mistakes
I am on diet.→I am on a diet.
I have a diet.→I follow a diet.
Say it for a higher band
5food→6eating habits→7+diet
Synonyms
eating habits
regimen
Easily confused
cuisine
“Japanese cuisine is famous for its use of fresh fish and rice.”
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