nutritious
/nju:'triʃəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Providing nourishment; having substances that are beneficial for health and growth: Describes food or substances that contain essential nutrients needed to maintain life and support physical well-being.
- Promoting good health through its content of vitamins, minerals, and other vital components: Indicates that consuming the item contributes positively to one's nutritional status.
Usage
- The adjective "nutritious" is used to describe food, drinks, or meals. It is a positive descriptor often found in discussions about health, diet, and cooking.
- It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., a nutritious meal) or used after a linking verb like "is" or "seems" (e.g., This salad is very nutritious).
Examples
- Before a noun:
- Parents should provide nutritious snacks for their children.
- We cooked a simple but nutritious soup for dinner.
- After a linking verb:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious.
- Although it tastes sweet, this breakfast cereal is surprisingly nutritious.
Advanced Usage
- "Nutritious and delicious": A common paired phrase used in food marketing and recommendations to emphasize that food is both healthy and tasty.
- The chef's goal is to create meals that are both nutritious and delicious.
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: "More nutritious," "most nutritious." Used to compare the nutritional value of different items.
- Steamed vegetables are more nutritious than fried ones.
- Leafy greens are among the most nutritious foods you can eat.
Variants and Related Words
- Nutrition (n): The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth; also the scientific study of diet and health.
- Proper nutrition is essential for athletes.
- Nutrient (n): A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
- Calcium is an important nutrient for bone health.
- Nutritional (adj): Relating to the process of nutrition or the nutrients in food.
- Check the nutritional information on the package.
Synonyms
- Nourishing: Providing the substances needed for growth, health, and good condition.
- Wholesome: Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.
- Healthful: Beneficial to health of body or mind.
Antonyms
- Unnutritious: Lacking nutritional value. (Note: "Non-nutritive" is also used, often for substances that provide no calories or nutrients).
- Junk food: Informal term for food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value.
Related Phrases
- Nutritious value / Nutritional value: The amount and quality of nutrients contained in a food item.
- Processing can reduce the nutritional value of some foods.
- Nutritious diet / Balanced diet: An eating pattern that provides all the necessary nutrients in appropriate amounts.
- A balanced diet includes a variety of nutritious foods.
Adjective
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of or providing nourishment
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good nourishing stew
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