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nutritious

adjective

nu̇-ˈtri-shəs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
Definition of nutritiousnext
as in nutritional
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar

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Recent Examples of nutritious These resources can be used to breed new varieties of crops that are higher yielding, more resilient to climate change, and more nutritious. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026 Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter How nutritious is cockroach milk? — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026 One-third cannot afford a nutritious diet, while food and fuel prices remain among the highest in the Middle East. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Don’t forget the seeds; try roasting them to make a nutritious snack. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutritious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritious
  1. nutritional
  2. nutritive
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  • For example, Myers said a puppy has different nutritional, behavioral and preventive healthcare needs from an adult, whose needs are focused on maintaining a healthy body and muscle condition, dental health and early detection of disease.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This initiative highlights the HHS Secretary's ongoing mission to address chronic health issues across America through nutritional education.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of nutritional
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  • Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
  • They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.
    — Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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