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What is a word for not nutritious?

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According to a 2021 study, the average adult in the US consumes about 16% of their total daily calories from added sugars alone, many of which are considered a word for not nutritious, or "empty calories". When describing foods that provide little to no nutritional value, several terms can be used depending on the specific context and nuance you wish to convey.