dietarystandards
nounUK /ˈdaɪ.ə.tər.i ˈstæn.dədz/
US /ˈdaɪ.ə.ter.i ˈstæn.dɚdz/
Rules about what food is healthy and good to eat.
The school follows dietary standards to make sure lunches are healthy.
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2. Official rules a government sets for what nutrients food must contain.
The new dietary standards require less sugar in packaged snacks.
3. A set of rules a hospital uses to plan healthy meals for patients.
The hospital's dietary standards include fresh fruit every day.
4. Guidelines a sports team follows to help athletes eat well.
The coach shared dietary standards with the players before the season.