eating habit
/ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪt/ · e-at-ing·ha-bit
noun
- A pattern or regularity in the way a person or animal consumes food. Her eating habit of skipping breakfast led to midday cravings.
- A habitual behavior related to eating, often reflecting cultural or personal preferences. The study examined the eating habits of adolescents in urban areas.
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Did you know? The term "eating habit" gained prominence in the 1970s alongside the rise of diet culture and the first comprehensive studies on eating patterns.