What does "low-calorie" mean?

Of a diet, involving eating a lower number of calories than would normally eaten, usually with the intention of losing weight.

What is a synonym for "low-calorie"?

Common synonyms include: calorie-restricted, diet, low-cal, restricted.

adj

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Adjective

1
Of a diet, involving eating a lower number of calories than would normally eaten, usually with the intention of losing weight.
2
Of a food or drink, having fewer calories than its standard form.

"A sloth must conserve its energy because it eats a low-calorie diet of leaves."

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