dietary.
A regulated diet that excludes or constrains certain types of food, especially for health reasons; also, a book or similar setting out such regulations.
Meaning & usage
A regulated diet that excludes or constrains certain types of food, especially for health reasons; also, a book or similar setting out such regulations.
A prescribed meal plan setting out how the inhabitants of an institution (such as a prison, hospital etc.) should be fed, and on what foods.
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin diētārium (“book prescribing diet”), from Latin diaeta (“diet”).
Pertaining to a prescribed diet; (generally), relating to what a person or animal eats.
If you have any dietary requirements, please inform the kitchen staff.
Comprising a food source.
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin diētārium (“book prescribing diet”), from Latin diaeta (“diet”).
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