NUTRITIOUS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

nutritious

adjective

nu̇-ˈtri-shəs

Definition of nutritious

as in nutritional

providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar

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Recent Examples of nutritious As part of Nourish Together, the organization will expand its Aurora Food Distribution Hub and increase its ability to serve more people with fresh, nutritious food closer to home, according to the release. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Students do not arrive at school with equal access to stable housing, nutritious food, quality health care, reliable internet, experienced teachers, safe neighborhoods, or family resources. — Sonia Murrow, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 Other practical steps include helping teens face anxious situations in small manageable steps, showing consistent compassion, setting aside distraction-free time each day and supporting nutritious meals, regular activity and steady sleep. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Smoothies can be a quick, nutritious meal or snack, but certain ingredients may spike your blood sugar. — HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutritious

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Both have benefits and are quite similar in their nutritional value and chemical composition.

— Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
Nearly half of those items also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization.

— Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of nutritional

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Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.

— Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026

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