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dietetics

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di·e·tet·ics  (d-ttks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The study of nutrition as it relates to health. Also called sitology.
dietetics [ˌdaɪɪˈtɛtɪks]
n
(Medicine) (Cookery) (functioning as singular) the scientific study and regulation of food intake and preparation
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dietetics - the scientific study of food preparation and intake
bioscience, life science - any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms
macrobiotics - the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)
Translations
dietetics [ˌdaɪəˈtetɪks] N → dietética f
dietetics
n sing → Diätlehre f, → Diätetik f
dietetics [ˌdaɪəˈtɛtɪks] nsg → dietetica
dietetics [ˌdaɪəˈtɛtɪks] nsg → dietetica


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