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refeeding

7.2

A planned time during a diet to eat more to help the body use energy and feel better

noun
/ˌriːˈfiːdɪŋ/

Jargon

: reabastecimiento

Don't forget to plan your refeeding days carefully!

Examples

Many athletes include refeeding days in their diet plans to support their training and recovery.
After several weeks of strict calorie restriction, a scheduled refeeding can help boost metabolism.
Some nutritionists recommend refeeding to prevent the negative effects of long-term dieting.
The nutritionist suggested a refeeding phase after the diet.
After a challenging dieting phase, she embarked on a refeeding plan to help restore her metabolism.
The nutritionist recommended a structured refeeding schedule to ensure a healthy recovery after the weight loss program.
To combat fatigue, he incorporated a refeeding period that allowed him to increase his calorie intake this week.

Synonyms

refeed

vsrefeeding

Jargon

1 7.9

A planned time when you eat more food after dieting

is a planned period of higher calorie intake to restore metabolism and provide a break

Antonyms

deprivation

76 6.2

Not having basic things you need, like food, shelter, or sleep

fasting

30 3.1

A period without food and drink for health or religious reasons

How Substantial

refeeding

Jargon

7.2

fast day

1 5.9

Surface Forms

refeeding singular

refeedings plural

Morphology

refeeding = refeed (semi-transparent) = re + feed + ing

The noun is a regular -ing formation meaning the act or period of 'refeed'.

Etymology

Refeeding comes from the parts re- meaning 'again' and feed meaning 'to give food'. In dieting, refeeding is like 'feeding again': a planned day or short period of extra food or calories to help your body use energy better and give your mind a break.