Tag: Unwholesome

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'.

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.