# nutritional

/nuˈtɹɪʃənəɫ/ (US) · /njuːtɹˈɪʃənəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nutritional
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the nutrition value" but "the nutritional value" — Learners often use the noun 'nutrition' as a modifier when the adjective 'nutritional' is the standard colocation for 'value' or 'content'.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often used in formal or scientific contexts regarding diet.

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