Answer: dieting

AnswerCrossword Clue
DIETINGEating carefully
DIETINGOn the way down, perhaps
DIETINGCounting calories.
DIETINGHealth measure.
DIETINGActivity of many Americans
DIETINGPost-New Year's activity
DIETINGSkipping dessert, maybe
dietingthe act of dieting
dietingRestrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight