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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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The first known use of refeed was in 2000
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