food diary

[/fuːd ˈdaɪəri/]
nounpl: food diaries
diário alimentar
1. a written record of all food and beverages consumed over a period of time, often used for health, nutrition, or weight management purposes
My nutritionist asked me to keep a food diary for two weeks to track my eating habits.
Minha nutricionista me pediu para manter um diário alimentar por duas semanas para acompanhar meus hábitos alimentares.
2. a log documenting meals, snacks, drinks, portions, and nutritional information for medical or dietary analysis
The food diary helped the doctor identify which foods were triggering her allergic reactions.
O diário alimentar ajudou o médico a identificar quais alimentos estavam desencadeando suas reações alérgicas.
Food diaries are commonly recommended by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the USA as part of weight management, diabetes control, and allergy identification programs. In Brazil, they're frequently used in public health initiatives and by nutritionists (nutricionistas) as part of comprehensive dietary assessments. The practice has become increasingly popular with the rise of health-conscious living and fitness tracking apps.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
food logmeal diarydietary journaleating lognutrition diary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diário alimentar
most common term used in healthcare and nutrition contexts
General Brazilian
registro alimentar
alternative term, emphasizes the recording aspect
São Paulo
diário de refeições
alternative phrasing focusing on meals
Portugal
diário alimentar
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'registo alimentar' with European spelling

Related Words

nutritioncalorie countingmeal planningdietary assessmenteating habits

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a food diary
track your food intake
monitor eating patterns
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