Dictionary definition for: Diet
1. (n) a prescribed selection of foods
2. (v) follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons; "He has high blood pressure and must stick to a low-salt diet"
3. (n) a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan)
4. (v) eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight
5. (n) the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
6. (n) the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)
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