adjective
- providing no nutritional value; lacking nutrients necessary for health and growth
Usage: often used in medical and dietary contexts
Examples
- Artificial sweeteners are nonnutritive substances that add sweetness without calories.
- The doctor recommended avoiding nonnutritive snacks like candy and soda.
- Many processed foods contain nonnutritive additives for flavor and preservation.
- She chose water over nonnutritive beverages to stay hydrated.
- The study examined the effects of nonnutritive sweeteners on metabolism.
- Parents should limit their children’s intake of nonnutritive junk food.