Diétás

Diétás is a Hungarian adjective meaning “dietary” or “intended for a diet.” It derives from diéta, the regimen of eating prescribed for health or medical reasons. The form diétás is used to describe foods, meals, or products that are prepared or marketed with certain dietary modifications in mind.

Common uses include diétás ételek (diet foods), diétás menü, diétás italok, diétás desszertek. Modifications often involve lower calories, reduced fat or sugar, reduced salt, or allergen-friendly ingredients. In medical contexts it can refer to diets prescribed by doctors (such as diabetic, low-sodium, or low-cholesterol diets), as well as general lifestyle choices (low-carb or reduced-calorie). In commerce, diétás labeling is a marketing term and may not meet strict standards; consumers should read nutrition facts and ingredients and consult healthcare professionals for individual needs.

Diétás terminology is widely understood in Hungarian-speaking contexts and appears in restaurant menus, product labeling, and dietary guidance. It is not a formal regulatory category by itself, and its precise meaning can vary with context, particularly between medical, culinary, and marketing use.