low-fat

adjective

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

Examples of low-fat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Try to snack on fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and low-fat or non-fat dairy. Laura Dorwart, Health, 8 Apr. 2024 Within each type of diet — keto, vegan, low-fat, etc. — some people will lose weight, and others will gain. Andrea Kane, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024 Studies show that many low-fat products contain more sugar or artificial additives compared with food that has regular fat content. Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024 Some studies have suggested that a low-fat diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains could help reduce urinary incontinence symptoms in females. Madeleine Burry, Health, 30 Mar. 2024 Researchers found that moderate macronutrient diet followers lost weight and maintained it at 6 and 12 months, although slightly less than the more extreme diets (low-carb, low-fat). Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024 Fat-free and low-fat condiments often add extra sugar or salt to compensate for taste. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024 In the 1990s, healthy, clean eating would be low-fat diets, Gaudiani said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 The program additionally encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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“Low-fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-fat. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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