dietetics
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di·e·tet·ics
(dī′ĭ-tĕt′ĭks)n. (used with a sing. verb)
The study of nutrition as it relates to health.
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dietetics
(ˌdaɪɪˈtɛtɪks)n
1. (Medicine) (functioning as singular) the scientific study and regulation of food intake and preparation
2. (Cookery) (functioning as singular) the scientific study and regulation of food intake and preparation
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Noun | 1. | 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) |
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dietetics
n sing → Diätlehre f, → Diätetik f
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di·e·tet·ics
n. dietética, ciencia que regula el régimen alimenticio para preservar o recuperar la salud.
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