bad diet

[/bæd ˈdaɪ.ət/]
nounpl: bad diets
má alimentação
1. a pattern of eating unhealthy or nutritionally unbalanced foods that can lead to health problems
A bad diet consisting of fast food and sugary drinks contributed to his weight gain.
Uma má alimentação composta por comida rápida e bebidas açucaradas contribuiu para seu ganho de peso.
2. eating habits that lack essential nutrients and are high in processed foods, fats, or sodium
Her bad diet was affecting her energy levels and concentration at work.
Sua má alimentação estava afetando seus níveis de energia e concentração no trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, concerns about bad diets are increasingly prominent in public health discussions. Brazil has seen rising obesity rates linked to increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, while in the USA, the issue is tied to accessibility and socioeconomic factors affecting food choices.
NYC Slang
junk food diet; trash food diet
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unhealthy dietpoor dietunhealthy eating habitsjunk food diet
Antonyms / Antônimos
healthy dietbalanced dietnutritious dietwholesome diet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
má alimentação
most common and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
alimentação ruim
alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
má alimentação
formal standard usage
Portugal
má alimentação
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

nutritionobesityfast foodprocessed foodsvitaminsmineralscalorie

Related Idioms & Phrases

living on junk food
eating like a bird (poor quality)
letting yourself go (regarding diet)
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