low-fat

adjective

: containing or having less fat than usual
a low-fat diet
low-fat dairy products

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The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend more protein and suggest consuming full-fat rather than low-fat dairy – a departure from previous versions. Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026 The association also advises people to consume low-fat or fat-free dairy products, rather than whole milk. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026 For people with those risk factors, low-fat or fat-free dairy products can be better options. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026 The new guidelines say people should prioritize full-fat options, while the previous guidelines recommended fat-free or low-fat products. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-fat

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“Low-fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-fat. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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