Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hypercaloric

adjective

/haɪpərkəˈlɔrɪk/

Definition

Relating to a diet that contains a higher number of calories than the average or recommended amount.

Examples

Many athletes may follow a hypercaloric diet to meet their energy demands during training.
The hypercaloric meal plan was designed for patients needing extra energy for recovery.
Some weight gain supplements are hypercaloric, loaded with additional calories.

Meaning

Hypercaloric describes foods or diets that provide an excess of calories, which may be beneficial in certain medical or nutritional contexts, such as for individuals needing to gain weight or for those recovering from illness.