Word
nutritional
Phoneticsnu·tri·tion·al, stress on the second syllable
US/nuˈtɹɪʃənəɫ/
UK/njuːtɹˈɪʃənəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the food you eat and how it affects your health. You use this to describe the quality or value of what is inside a meal.
adj. relating to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Often modifies nouns like 'value', 'content', or 'requirements'.
Examples
“The nutritional value of this snack is very low.”
“Schools are working to improve the nutritional quality of the lunches served to students every day.”
“Public health experts argue that mandatory nutritional labeling on processed foods is essential for helping consumers make informed decisions about their long-term dietary habits.”
Examples
simple
“The nutritional value of this snack is very low.”
contextual
“Schools are working to improve the nutritional quality of the lunches served to students every day.”
complex
“Public health experts argue that mandatory nutritional labeling on processed foods is essential for helping consumers make informed decisions about their long-term dietary habits.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often used in formal or scientific contexts regarding diet.
Pitfall
the nutrition value
the nutritional value
Learners often use the noun 'nutrition' as a modifier when the adjective 'nutritional' is the standard colocation for 'value' or 'content'.
Real-World Examples
“The nutritional quality of pollen and the diversity of plants producing it may also be important.” “Scientists are also developing 3D-printed foods that can be customized to meet nutritional needs and improve variety on long missions.” Etymology
From nutrition + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/nutritional