Meaning & use
nutritious
Containing substances the body needs to be healthy and to grow properly.
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She packed a nutritious lunch of fruit, whole grains, and lean protein.
Kale is often praised as one of the most nutritious leafy vegetables.
A note on using this word
Nutritious describes food quality, while 'nutritional' more often describes information related to nutrition, as in 'nutritional label'.
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