Hipercalórico Vs hipocalórico

[fglorca]

Am I correct in saying that ‘hipercalórico’ means high-calorie food (fattening food), while ‘hipocalórico’ means low-calorie food?

“Uno de los principales objetivos del programa es poner al niño en movimiento. La característica más frecuente entre los que presentan sobrepeso es el sedentarismo, – muchas horas en el sofá con dispositivos electrónicos – y consumo de alimentos hipercalóricos.”

Many thanks in advance.

[Julvenzor]

Yes, you're right.

Cheers!

[Hiperbólico]

A few online dictionaries (including RAE) recognize hipocalórico but not its hiper- counterpart. You can still use either word IMO, but be aware that hipercalórico is probably not standard or that common a word. Regardless, a native speaker should be able to infer its meaning.