Unfortified: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfortified
[ ʌnˈfɔːrtɪfaɪd ]
nutritional context
Unfortified refers to food or drink that has not been enriched with additional nutrients or vitamins. This term is often used in discussions about dietary choices and health, highlighting items that lack extra fortification that could benefit the consumer.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Whole grains are often unfortified.
- Many fruits and vegetables are unfortified sources of vitamins.
- Drinking unfortified milk may lead to calcium deficiency.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfortified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfortificado
🇮🇳 अवशक्त
🇩🇪 unbefestigt
🇮🇩 tidak diperkuat
🇺🇦 неукріплений
🇵🇱 nieumocniony
🇯🇵 無防備な
🇫🇷 non fortifié
🇪🇸 no fortificado
🇹🇷 tahkim edilmemiş
🇰🇷 요새화되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير محصن
🇨🇿 neopevněný
🇸🇰 neopevnený
🇨🇳 未加固的
🇸🇮 neutrjen
🇮🇸 óvörður
🇰🇿 қорғалмаған
🇬🇪 არაწარმოსნული
🇦🇿 möhkəmlənməmiş
🇲🇽 no fortificado
Etymology
The term 'unfortified' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'fortify' which is derived from the Latin 'fortificare', meaning 'to strengthen'. It has been used in the English language since the early 20th century, particularly in relation to food products. The concept of fortification itself emerged in the mid-20th century, as a response to nutritional deficiencies observed in various populations. Over time, the distinction between fortified and unfortified foods has become important in nutritional science, as it relates to public health policies aimed at improving dietary intake and preventing malnutrition.