dieta ruim

[dee-EH-tah hoo-EEM]
noun phrasefemininepl: dietas ruins
poor diet, bad diet
1. An eating pattern characterized by unhealthy food choices, typically high in processed foods, sugar, salt, and saturated fats, and low in nutritional value
A poor diet can lead to serious health problems such as obesity and diabetes.
Uma dieta ruim pode levar a problemas graves de saúde como obesidade e diabetes.
2. Inadequate nutritional intake that lacks essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients needed for proper bodily function
His bad diet was deficient in vegetables and fruits.
Sua dieta ruim era deficiente em vegetais e frutas.
In Brazil, discussion of 'dieta ruim' has become increasingly common due to rising obesity rates and health awareness campaigns. The term reflects growing concerns about processed foods (ultra-processados) in the Brazilian diet. Health professionals and media frequently warn against poor dietary habits as part of public health initiatives.
NYC Slang
junk food diet, trash food habits
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alimentação inadequadanutrição pobrehábitos alimentares ruinsregime alimentar inadequado
Antonyms / Antônimos
dieta saudávelalimentação balanceadanutrição adequadadieta equilibrada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dieta ruim
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dieta ruim
Commonly used in health-conscious discussions
São Paulo
dieta ruim
Frequently discussed in urban wellness contexts
Portugal
má dieta
Portuguese speakers may prefer 'má dieta' as an alternative construction

Related Words

saúdenutriçãoalimentos processadosobesidadenutricionistahábitos alimentares

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter uma dieta ruim (to have a poor diet)
comer mal (to eat badly)
alimentação desorganizada (disorganized eating)
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