nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
nyu̇-
nutritiously adverb
nutritiousness noun

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
Recent Examples on the Web Agencies use different colors to denote the contents of the packages with the World Food Programme using white for cereals, red for pulses and blue or green for specialized nutritious food. Niamh Kennedy, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024 Bear meat is also nutritious, packing 20 grams of protein and 7.2 milligrams of iron per 100 grams. Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024 Peanuts are cheap and nutritious, but can also host dangerous aflatoxin-producing fungi — now, engineers in Haiti may have found a fix. Andrew Wight, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Beef Stew With Sweet Potato Dumplings Sweet potato dumplings make this stew both heartier and more nutritious. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women provides supplemental nutritious foods and nutrition information to pregnant women, infants and children under 5 years old. USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024 Advocates say that would be catastrophic for low-income households who rely on it not just for nutritious basics, but also for the well-being of their young children. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024 Private and shared lodging options range from Western-style chalets to glamping tents and yurts, and rates include nutritious meals (including vegan and gluten-free options) and access to amenities like saunas and a hot tub. Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024 There are other programs for low-income families with children: SNAP or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps eligible individuals and families buy nutritious food and groceries. USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutritious was in 1665

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Cite this Entry

“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nutritious

adjective
nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
: providing nutrients : nourishing

Medical Definition

nutritious

adjective
nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
: providing nourishment

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