dietary

Everyday

1. To do with what people eat and drink, their diet. tree →
2. To do with special rules about food, for health, religion or beliefs: «dietary requirements». tree →

In the lessons

In health and food lessons «dietary fibre» helps digestion, and «dietary needs» or «dietary requirements» are what a person can or cannot eat, such as vegetarian, halal, kosher, or allergy-free. Schools and parties ask about dietary requirements so everyone is safe. Phrases: «dietary fibre», «dietary needs», «dietary requirements», «dietary advice», «dietary supplement».

Examples

• Please tell us about any dietary requirements for the school camp. tree →
• Wholemeal bread is a good source of dietary fibre. tree →
• The doctor gave him dietary advice. tree →
• Some children have special dietary needs because of allergies. tree →
• The menu shows which dishes meet different dietary needs. tree →
• (formal) Dietary changes may improve health. tree →

Note

Only an adjective: «dietary needs», not «a dietary». Related: «diet» (noun). In safety, telling adults about a dietary need like a nut allergy can prevent a serious reaction.