Examples of nutritious in a Sentence
The food was both nutritious and delicious.
opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar
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But getting kids to eat nutritious food can be a challenge.
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Marlene B. Schwartz, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Higher-income households have the luxury of greater access to more nutritious food, while lower-income families may have to purchase cheaper, less healthy and processed foods out of necessity.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Healthy eating requires consuming more nutritious foods — something few Americans achieve — while reducing intake of unhealthy items.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Their efforts filled about a dozen crates, transforming what might otherwise have gone to waste into nutritious food for neighbors in need.
—Vidula Aiyer, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Marlene B. Schwartz, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Higher-income households have the luxury of greater access to more nutritious food, while lower-income families may have to purchase cheaper, less healthy and processed foods out of necessity.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Healthy eating requires consuming more nutritious foods — something few Americans achieve — while reducing intake of unhealthy items.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Their efforts filled about a dozen crates, transforming what might otherwise have gone to waste into nutritious food for neighbors in need.
—Vidula Aiyer, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutritious
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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nutritious
adjective
nu·tri·tious
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs 
: providing nutrients : nourishing
Medical Definition
nutritious
adjective
nu·tri·tious
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs
: providing nourishment
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