starvation diet
US /stɑːrˈveɪʃn daɪət/
UK /stɑːrˈveɪʃn daɪət/
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dieta de fome, dieta restritiva
a diet that provides very few calories or nutrients, often to achieve rapid weight loss, but which can be harmful to health
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She went on a starvation diet to fit into her wedding dress, but felt weak and ill.
Ela fez uma dieta de fome para caber no vestido de noiva, mas se sentiu fraca e doente.
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Doctors warn against the dangers of a starvation diet.
Os médicos alertam para os perigos de uma dieta de fome.