without fat or fat solids; "nonfat or fat-free milk"
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nonfat
How to use nonfat in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for nonfat.
Editorial note
Was that a controlled study, or was "nonfat" high carb snacking a confounding factor?
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Quick take
without fat or fat solids; "nonfat or fat-free milk"
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for nonfat.
adjective
without fat or fat solids; "nonfat or fat-free milk"
Example sentences
Was that a controlled study, or was "nonfat" high carb snacking a confounding factor?
However, I make yogurt from nonfat milk every week, so I'm not entirely sure how much to believe.
I've made a general habit of rejecting 'nonfat' foods without even looking at the label because I've never seen a case where the nonfat version had more than 2/3rds of the protein the fatty version has. A nonfat alternative that has more protein is a nice achievement.
Actually in my experience low/nonfat foods have just as much, and usually more calories than their original versions. They need to load in more sugar to get a similar taste as the original. Sugar being worse on your metabolism than fat, you end up fatter as a result. Low/nonfat is purely a marketing strategy to convince people they're eating healthy while stuffing their gullet.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use nonfat in a sentence?
Was that a controlled study, or was "nonfat" high carb snacking a confounding factor?
What does nonfat mean?
without fat or fat solids; "nonfat or fat-free milk"
What part of speech is nonfat?
nonfat is commonly used as adjective.