Examples of nutritious in a Sentence
The food was both nutritious and delicious.
opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar
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Today, around 70% of all people with overweight or obesity live in low- and middle-income countries, where obesity rates are increasing faster than in rich nations due to lack of access to nutritious foods and increasingly sedentary lifestyles.
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Jayasree K. Iyer, STAT, 7 June 2024
Sleep medicine researchers say this is akin to not having clean air, nutritious food, or fresh water.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2024
Aim for an ideal amount of total protein (rather than an excessive amount)
Balance your macronutrients
Prioritize whole, nutrient-rich foods for a nutritious breakfast
But remember: Your coffee can be something other than the protein source.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024
The nutritious snacks enrich pups’ brains and help during hot weather, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
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Jayasree K. Iyer, STAT, 7 June 2024
Sleep medicine researchers say this is akin to not having clean air, nutritious food, or fresh water.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2024
Aim for an ideal amount of total protein (rather than an excessive amount)
Balance your macronutrients
Prioritize whole, nutrient-rich foods for a nutritious breakfast
But remember: Your coffee can be something other than the protein source.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 9 May 2024
The nutritious snacks enrich pups’ brains and help during hot weather, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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nutritious
adjective
nu·tri·tious
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs 
: providing nutrients : nourishing
Medical Definition
nutritious
adjective
nu·tri·tious
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs
: providing nourishment
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