adjective
- lacking in nutritional value; not providing essential nutrients needed for health
Examples
- Many processed snacks are nonnutritious and high in calories.
- The doctor advised avoiding nonnutritious foods like candy and soda.
- Fast food is often criticized for being nonnutritious despite being filling.
- She replaced nonnutritious breakfast cereals with oatmeal and fruit.
- The school banned nonnutritious vending machine items.
- Nonnutritious junk food can lead to poor health outcomes over time.