low-fat

adjective

: containing or having less fat than usual
a low-fat diet
low-fat dairy products

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Researchers classified low-fat or low-carb diets into 5 categories, including total, healthy, unhealthy, animal or vegetable. Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 While low-fat dairy has long been recommended as a heart-healthy choice (and is still recommended by the AHA for heart health), studies now show the story may be more nuanced. Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Feb. 2026 That’s why breakfast is low-fat yogurt and fruit with granola added in. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026 For too long, official recommendations have prioritized calorie counting, low-fat nutrition and weight loss at any cost instead of metabolic function and nutrient quality. Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-fat

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“Low-fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-fat. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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