unhealthy diet
[ʌnˈhelθi ˈdaɪət]
noun phrasepl: unhealthy diets / dietas pouco saudáveis
dieta pouco saudável
1. a diet lacking in nutritional value or containing excessive amounts of unhealthy foods such as processed items, sugar, salt, and saturated fats
An unhealthy diet high in processed foods can lead to obesity and heart disease.
Uma dieta pouco saudável rica em alimentos processados pode levar à obesidade e doenças cardíacas.
2. eating habits that do not meet recommended nutritional guidelines and contribute to poor health outcomes
His unhealthy diet consisted mainly of fast food and sugary drinks.
Sua dieta pouco saudável consistia principalmente em comida rápida e bebidas açucaradas.
In Brazil, there is growing concern about unhealthy diets due to increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (alimentos ultra-processados). The term 'dieta pouco saudável' is commonly used in public health campaigns and nutritional education. In the USA, discussions about unhealthy diets often relate to the obesity epidemic and socioeconomic access to fresh foods. Both cultures increasingly promote awareness of nutritional health through media and educational initiatives.
NYC Slang
junk food diet or 'eating like garbage'
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