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Tip for Today: Decoding the Word “Diet”

Posted April 12, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control

Did you know the word “diet” is derived from the Greek word “diaita,” meaning “manner of living?” This is why nutritionists and scientists agree that there is much more to a diet than losing weight and counting calories. Healthy eating and active lifestyles are important for long-term weight maintenance. A successful diet should be a long-term program that extends into an individual’s “manner of living!”

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