noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
dieting; cutting down on food; reducing food intake
Refers to intentionally eating less, often for health, weight loss, or rationing. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to go on a diet' or 'to reduce one's food intake'.
医者に減食を勧められた。
The doctor advised me to cut down on food.
健康のために減食している。
I'm eating less for my health.