dieting
nounUK /ˈdaɪ.ə.tɪŋ/
US /ˈdaɪ.ə.tɪŋ/
Dieting is when you eat special food or less food to get thinner or healthier.
She started dieting to lose a few pounds before the wedding.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Following a special eating plan for medical reasons.
His doctor recommended dieting to control his blood sugar.
3. The act of limiting what you eat for a period of time.
Constant dieting can make you feel tired and hungry.
4. Eating in a controlled way to improve sports performance.
The athlete's dieting helped him stay strong and fast.