caloric
adjective/kəˈlɔrɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,284 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or containing calories; of or pertaining to heat or energy from food.
Example sentence
The nutritionist explained that caloric intake should be balanced with physical activity.
Synonyms & related words
- calorie-related
- dietary
- energetic
- nutritional
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