meal diary

[/miːl ˈdaɪəri/]
nounpl: meal diaries
diário alimentar
1. A personal record or journal where one documents all food and beverages consumed throughout the day, typically used for health, nutrition tracking, or medical purposes
My nutritionist asked me to keep a meal diary to track my calorie intake and eating habits.
Minha nutricionista pediu para eu manter um diário alimentar para acompanhar minha ingestão de calorias e hábitos alimentares.
2. A written or digital log used to monitor dietary intake for weight management, allergy identification, or medical diagnosis
She started a meal diary to identify which foods triggered her digestive issues.
Ela começou um diário alimentar para identificar quais alimentos desencadeavam seus problemas digestivos.
Meal diaries are increasingly popular in both Brazil and the USA as part of health-conscious lifestyles, wellness programs, and medical treatments. In Brazil, they are commonly recommended by nutricionistas (nutritionists) in both private practice and public health services. The practice reflects growing awareness of nutrition and personalized health management in contemporary culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
food diaryfood journaldietary logeating lognutrition journal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diário alimentar
Most common term used in healthcare and nutrition contexts
Rio de Janeiro
diário de refeições
Alternative regional preference
São Paulo
diário alimentar / registro alimentar
Both forms are commonly used in medical and wellness communities
Portugal
diário alimentar / livro de refeições
Portuguese preference for 'livro' (book) is also acceptable

Related Words

nutritioncalorie trackingdietary habitshealth monitoringfood intakenutritionistwellness

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a meal diary
maintain a food journal
track your meals
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