noun phrase · neutral
eating habits
/ˈiːtɪŋ ˈhæbɪts/EAT·ing HAB·its
The typical way a person eats, including what, when and how much they eat.
Examples
“Many students change their eating habits when they move away from home.”
“Doctors often advise improving eating habits rather than following quick diets.”
“Poor eating habits can affect both physical and mental health.”
Band 8 sentence
“After moving to university I had to relearn basic eating habits because I was cooking for myself for the first time.”
Collocations
- develop healthy eating habits
- change one's eating habits
Word family
Common mistakes
I have bad eat habits.→I have bad eating habits.
My eating habit are unhealthy.→My eating habits are unhealthy.
Say it for a higher band
5diet→6food habits→7+eating habits
Synonyms
dietary patterns
food habits
Easily confused
dietary habits
“The study examined the dietary habits of teenagers in urban areas.”
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