nutritious

Everyday

Full of the things your body needs to grow and stay healthy (vitamins, protein, minerals): a nutritious meal. tree →

In the lessons

In science and health lessons about a balanced diet, nutritious foods include fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, eggs and fish. In everyday life parents want children to eat nutritious meals. Phrases: nutritious food, a nutritious breakfast, healthy and nutritious.

Examples

• Fruit and vegetables are nutritious. tree →
• A nutritious breakfast helps you concentrate at school. tree →
• Beans are cheap and nutritious. tree →
• Sweets taste nice but are not very nutritious. tree →
• The school lunch is warm and nutritious. tree →
• Porridge is a nutritious start to the day. tree →
• Eggs are a nutritious food for growing children. tree →

Note

Related: nutrition (noun), nutrient (a useful substance in food), nutritional (adjective). Spelling: nutri-TIOUS. Similar: nourishing, healthy, wholesome.