noun · neutral
diet
/ˈdaɪət/DI·et
Band 4-5speakingtask2
the food and drink that a person or group usually eats or a planned set of foods for health reasons
Examples
“Many people follow a balanced diet to maintain their health.”
“She started a low-fat diet after the doctor's advice.”
“A healthy diet should include vegetables and proteins.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public-health campaigns should promote affordable ways to access a balanced diet, not just individual responsibility.”
Collocations
- balanced diet
- follow a diet
- go on a diet
Word family
dietary adjectivedieting verb/gerunddiets noun (plural)
Common mistakes
I am on diet→I am on a diet
many diet→many diets
Say it for a higher band
5food→6meal plan→7+diet
Synonyms
eating plan
nutrition plan
Easily confused
meal
“She planned every meal carefully while preparing for the marathon.”
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