Tag: Nutritionally poor

The term "junk food" was popularized in the 1970s by Michael F. Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest to describe items high in calories, salt, and sugar but low in nutrients. Learning another word for unhealthy food can help broaden your vocabulary and provide more precise ways to discuss nutrition and dietary choices.

According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition can encompass both undernutrition and overnutrition, highlighting the critical balance of dietary intake. When considering the opposite of a 'nutrient rich' diet, one must examine foods that fail to provide adequate nourishment, often referred to as 'nutritionally deficient' or 'calorie-dense but nutrient-poor'.