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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Pita bread can be a nutritious part of a balanced diet, particularly when made with whole grains.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Flavorful and naturally nutritious, salmon is one of the easiest proteins to bring to the table any night of the week.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Canned foods are convenient, affordable, and can be just as nutritious as fresh options.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Dandelions are surprisingly nutritious.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Flavorful and naturally nutritious, salmon is one of the easiest proteins to bring to the table any night of the week.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Canned foods are convenient, affordable, and can be just as nutritious as fresh options.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Dandelions are surprisingly nutritious.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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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