单词 | empty calories |
释义 | > as lemmasempty calories empty calories n. calories derived from refined carbohydrates, saturated and partly hydrogenated fats, or alcohol, which are often found in foods that are also low in other nutrients, including accompanying vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals; also occasionally in singular (esp. in attributive use). ΚΠ 1952 Washington Post 24 Jan. b5/4 There are empty calories and there are full calories. 1981 Vegetarian Times Mar. 13/1 It was found that higher scholastic achievement was related to..a balanced diet and fewer empty-calorie foods. 1987 Green Cuisine Feb. 64/2 Yoghurt is a first-rate food for children, provided the food value hasn't been diluted by the extra empty calories of sugar. 2011 A. Gentry Vegan Family Meals 228 I grew up on standard white table sugar and loved every empty calorie. < as lemmas |
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