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nonnutritious

nonnutritious

5.3
Does not give the body the food it needs, like chips or candy
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒn.njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/
translation icon : no nutritivo
  • Eating too many nonnutritious meals can lead to health problems over time.

Examples

  • Many popular snacks are nonnutritious and high in sugar or fat.

  • Children often prefer nonnutritious foods like chips and candy over fruits and vegetables.

  • These snacks are nonnutritious and should be consumed in moderation.

  • Fast food is often nonnutritious and high in calories.

  • The children often eat snacks that are nonnutritious and high in sugar.

  • Fast food is commonly criticized for being nonnutritious and unhealthy.

  • Many people are unaware that some processed foods are nonnutritious despite their appealing packaging.

Synonyms

nonnutritive
vsnonnutritious
7.5

Does not give calories or food value

specifies lack of useful nutrients needed for health and growth

Antonyms

nutritious
46 2.8

Food that gives the body what it needs to grow and stay healthy

How Nutritious

nutritious
46 2.8
nonnutritious
5.3

Surface Forms

nonnutritious positive

Morphology

nonnutritious = nutritious (transparent) = non + nutritious

The prefix 'non-' simply negates the adjective 'nutritious', so the meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

Nonnutritious begins with non- meaning 'not' and the part nutritious, which comes from a root meaning 'to nourish' and is the same idea as nourish and nutrition. So, nonnutritious describes food that does 'not' give real nutrients or help your health and growth.