dieta inadequada
[di-ˈɛ-tɐ ĩ-nɐ-dɛ-ˈkwɐ-dɐ]
nounfemininepl: dietas inadequadas
inadequate diet
1. A diet that does not provide sufficient nutrients, calories, or balanced nutrition necessary for proper health and body functioning
An inadequate diet lacking in vitamins can lead to serious health problems.
Uma dieta inadequada carente de vitaminas pode levar a problemas graves de saúde.
2. Food intake that fails to meet recommended daily nutritional requirements for an individual based on age, gender, and activity level
The child's inadequate diet consisted mainly of processed foods with little nutritional value.
A dieta inadequada da criança consistia principalmente em alimentos processados com pouco valor nutricional.
In Brazil, discussions about 'dieta inadequada' have become increasingly prominent with rising awareness of obesity and nutritional diseases. Healthcare professionals frequently use this term in patient consultations and public health campaigns. The concept is closely linked to socioeconomic factors, as inadequate diets are often associated with limited food access in lower-income communities. In the USA, the equivalent term 'inadequate diet' or 'poor nutrition' is commonly used in healthcare, nutrition science, and public health discourse.
NYC Slang
bad diet, poor nutrition
Related Idioms & Phrases
uma dieta que deixa a desejar
falta de nutrição adequada
dieta que não atende às necessidades
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