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[dahy-it] / ˈdaɪ ɪt /




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At worst, eating a diet of 100 percent UPF compared to a diet with no UPF might cause you to gain a few pounds, but even that is uncertain.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

Many of the factors behind these deaths of despair, including addiction, poor diet and stress, also contribute to people spending more of their lives in ill health.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Eating-disorder therapists say patients are increasingly using chatbots for diet and exercise advice, sometimes challenging professional guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Experts, however, advise moderation — saying that regular old water and a balanced diet generally suffice against a backdrop of wellness shortcuts and health hacks.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

Most sickness and disease today is the result of faulty diet and wrong eating.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

And the most robust studies—randomized trials where people are given either “ultra” processed or less processed diets to eat—show few negative impacts.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

Brits are choosing to prioritise wellness as they become more aware of the risks of poor diets and sedentary health, external, global market insights provider Innova claimed.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

For example, most of the UPF diets provided in these studies have higher energy density—meaning more calories per bite of food—which is known to cause people to gain a bit of weight.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

Our ancestors had larger jaws, suited to tougher diets that required heavy chewing.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

The science of range management has largely ignored this possibility, although these insects are perhaps the most selective of all grazers and their highly restricted diets could easily be turned to man’s advantage.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

“I just couldn’t look like that no matter how much I dieted or went to the gym.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

I’m thrilled to say that I haven’t dieted in a long time, but that lizard brain mentality is still with me sometimes telling me what I should and shouldn’t be eating or enjoying.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2024

For example, one study revealed that compared with daughters of nondieting women, 5-year-old girls whose mothers dieted were aware of the connection between dieting and thinness.

From Salon Feb. 22, 2024

The sales rep said: "I yo-yo dieted my whole life, for 30 years, and I got my sleeve two years ago."

From BBC Jan. 15, 2024

He dieted on eggs and cottage cheese three or four times a year.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

The study examined not only how much weight people lost, but also how different dieting approaches affected eating habits, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

The loss of lean tissue is similar to weight loss from dieting, but the magnitude over a short period can lead to frailty, instability and lack of coordination, doctors and researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

These concerns have influenced public opinion and even medical advice, leading some people to believe repeated dieting attempts may ultimately cause more harm than benefit.

From Science Daily May 17, 2026

Compared to giving people traditional advice on dieting, such as reducing calorie intake and eating more healthily, the review found intermittent fasting made little to no difference to people's weight loss or quality of life.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2026

She was always dieting, and I was always telling her not to.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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