Noncaloric: meaning, definitions and examples
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noncaloric
[ nɒnˈkælərɪk ]
dietary reference
The term 'noncaloric' refers to substances or foods that contain little to no calories. These components can be crucial in dietary planning for people looking to lose weight or manage their caloric intake. Common examples of noncaloric items include certain artificial sweeteners and broth-based soups. While they do not contribute significant energy to the diet, they may possess other attributes that are important for taste and satisfaction.
Synonyms
calorie-free, no-calorie, zero-calorie
Examples of usage
- Many people use noncaloric sweeteners to satisfy their sweet tooth without gaining weight.
- Diet soda often contains noncaloric ingredients that can provide a soda-like experience without the calories.
- Noncaloric food options are particularly popular during fasting periods or weight loss diets.
Translations
Translations of the word "noncaloric" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não calórico
🇮🇳 गैर-कैलोरी
🇩🇪 kalorienfrei
🇮🇩 non-kalori
🇺🇦 некалорійний
🇵🇱 niekaloryczny
🇯🇵 ノンカロリー
🇫🇷 non calorique
🇪🇸 no calórico
🇹🇷 kalorisiz
🇰🇷 무칼로리
🇸🇦 غير سعرات حرارية
🇨🇿 nekalorický
🇸🇰 nekalorický
🇨🇳 无热量的
🇸🇮 nekaloričen
🇮🇸 ekki kaloríur
🇰🇿 калориясыз
🇬🇪 არაქალორიული
🇦🇿 kaloriyasız
🇲🇽 no calórico
Etymology
The word 'noncaloric' is derived from the prefix 'non-' which means 'not' or 'without' and 'caloric', which comes from the Latin word 'calor' meaning 'heat'. In nutritional science, caloric refers to the energy content in food, measured in calories. The combination of these terms began to be used more prominently in the late 20th century as awareness of diet and nutrition increased, particularly amidst rising concerns about obesity and health. With the introduction of artificial sweeteners and other dietary alternatives, the need for terms like 'noncaloric' became essential in discussing food choices that do not contribute to one's total caloric intake. As dietary habits continue to evolve, so does the use and understanding of this term.