# nutritious

/nuˈtɹɪʃəs/ (US) · /njuːtɹˈɪʃəs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nutritious
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

containing many of the substances your body needs to stay healthy and grow.

For teachers: providing a high degree of nourishment; containing essential vitamins, minerals, and other substances necessary for health.

## Examples

- A bowl of oatmeal is a nutritious way to start the day.
- The school cafeteria updated its menu to include more nutritious options like fresh salads and whole grains.
- While processed snacks are convenient, they often lack the nutritious density found in whole foods, which provide the sustained energy required for demanding physical or mental tasks.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.

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