dietary
UK: ˈdaɪ.ə.tər.i | US: ˈdaɪ.ə.ter.i
adj. relating to diet or nutrition
adj. prescribed or regulated by a specific diet
The word "dietary" stems from the Late Latin "dietarius," derived from "dieta" (daily food allowance), which itself originates from the Greek "diaita" (way of life, regimen). The morpheme "diet" retains its core meaning of controlled food consumption, while the suffix "-ary" (from Latin "-arius") denotes association or relation. Over time, "dietary" evolved to describe anything pertaining to nutrition or dietary rules, reflecting its roots in systematic nourishment practices.
The doctor provided dietary guidelines to improve her patient's health.
This cereal meets strict dietary standards for low-sugar products.
Dietary supplements can help address vitamin deficiencies.
The study examined the dietary habits of elderly populations.
Religious fasting often includes specific dietary restrictions.