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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In fact, 73% of the 82 million meals distributed last year were fresh, nutritious foods.
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Dawn Koffarnus, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Potatoes, when cooked right, can be extremely nutritious.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Filling your plate with more nutritious options instead of restricting tends to be a healthier, longer-lasting approach to improving nutrition.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Cashews and almonds are versatile additions to many dishes, serving as creamy bases, mix-ins for baked goods, salad toppers, or as nutritious snacks.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
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Dawn Koffarnus, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Potatoes, when cooked right, can be extremely nutritious.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Filling your plate with more nutritious options instead of restricting tends to be a healthier, longer-lasting approach to improving nutrition.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Cashews and almonds are versatile additions to many dishes, serving as creamy bases, mix-ins for baked goods, salad toppers, or as nutritious snacks.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nutritious
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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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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