dietary

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adjective

di·​e·​tary ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē 

-ˌte-rē

: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet

dietary guidelines

dietarily

ˌdī-ə-ˈter-ə-lē 

-ˈte-rə-

adverb

dietary

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noun

plural dietaries

: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population

Examples of dietary in a Sentence

Adjective

Many of our patients have special dietary needs.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Calcium and vitamin D Osteoporosis cannot be completely cured, but certain lifestyle and dietary factors can lower your risk. —Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024

Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024

Noun

All guests are sent pre-arrival preference sheets to note any dietaries or special requests, such as caviar (at extra cost). —Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024

Keto-Apple Cider Vinegar is both a dietary and a miracle formula. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1585, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dietary

• dietary law
• dietary supplement

Kids Definition

dietary

adjective

di·​etary

ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē

: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of diet

Medical Definition

dietary

1 of 2 noun

di·​etary ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē 

plural dietaries

: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population

dietary

2 of 2 adjective

: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet

a dietary disease

dietary habits

dietarily

ˌdī-ə-ˈter-ə-lē 

adverb