Cut down on the calories (6)

I believe the answer is:

dieted

(Other definitions for dieted that I've seen before include "Went on strict food regime" , "Regulated one's food consumption" , "Lost weight" , "Went on controlled food regime" , "Tried to lose weight" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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