fat-free

adjective

: containing no fat
The cereal is fat-free.
fat-free milk

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In December, a scientific committee concluded two years of intensive research on what Americans should be eating by saying that there was not enough research to recommend people drink any other type of milk than fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or 2%). Alana Semuels, Time, 12 Sep. 2025 For decades, Americans have been told to choose low-fat or fat-free dairy—but whole milk could be making a creamy comeback. Sarah Garone, Health, 12 Sep. 2025 The same pattern can be found in a meta-analysis of the effects of different forms of interval fasting: the study participants’ fat-free mass (their muscle mass) decreased everywhere. Frederik Jötten, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025 For decades, the American public has been advised to opt for fat-free or low-fat dairy options, largely out of concern for limiting the intake of saturated fat in these foods. Will Stone, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fat-free

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“Fat-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fat-free. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.

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