re·feed
| \ ˈrē-ˌfēd
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plural refeeds
Definition of refeed
: the periodic controlled intake of excess calories usually in the form of carbohydrates typically to improve weight loss during dieting
dieters using refeeds to lose extra weight a diet including one refeed day per week
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“Refeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refeed. Accessed 15 May. 2021.
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The first known use of refeed was in 2000
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