hypocaloric

hypocaloric
hy·po·ca·lor·ic -kə-'lȯr-ik, -'lōr-, -'lär-; -'kal-ə-rik adj characterized by a low number of dietary calories <\hypocaloric diets, usually 1,000-1,200 kcal/day (Julie L. Sharpless)>

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hy·po·ca·lor·ic (hi″po-kə-lorґik) low in calories.

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