eating log

[ˈiːtɪŋ lɔːɡ]
nounpl: eating logs
registro de alimentação
1. A written or digital record documenting all food and beverages consumed during a specific period, typically used for health, dietary, or medical purposes
The nutritionist asked me to keep an eating log for two weeks to analyze my dietary habits.
A nutricionista me pediu para manter um registro de alimentação por duas semanas para analisar meus hábitos alimentares.
2. A journal or diary used to track meals, portion sizes, and eating patterns for weight management or medical monitoring
Sarah uses an eating log app to monitor her calorie intake and nutrition.
Sarah usa um aplicativo de registro de alimentação para monitorar sua ingestão de calorias e nutrição.
The eating log has become increasingly popular in Brazil and the USA with the rise of health consciousness and fitness culture. In Brazil, it's commonly used by nutritionists (nutricionistas) as part of personalized dietary counseling. In the USA, eating logs are widely promoted by health professionals for weight loss, diabetes management, and general wellness. Digital apps have made this practice more accessible and popular among younger demographics in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
food diaryfood logdietary recordmeal journalnutrition log

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
registro de alimentação
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
diário alimentar
Common alternative used in urban centers and medical contexts
General Brazil
log de refeições
Direct borrowing of English term, used in digital/health app contexts
Portugal
registo alimentar
Portuguese spelling variation; used in clinical and nutritional settings

Related Words

nutritiondietcalorie trackingfood journalmeal planningdietary assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep an eating log
maintain a food diary
track your meals
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