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NUTRITIOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or providing nourishment
Example:
good nourishing stew
Synonyms:
alimental; alimentary; nourishing; nutrient; nutritious; nutritive
Classified under:
Similar:
wholesome (conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being)
Derivation:
nutrition (a source of materials to nourish the body)
nutrition ((physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance)
nutritiousness (the quality of being nourishing and promoting healthy growth)
Context examples:
To give your child a nutritious diet: • Make half of what is on your child's plate fruits and vegetables • Choose healthy sources of protein, such as lean meat, nuts, and eggs • Serve whole-grain breads and cereals because they are high in fiber. Reduce refined grains. • Broil, grill, or steam foods instead of frying them • Limit fast food and junk food • Offer water or milk instead of sugary fruit drinks and sodas
(Child Nutrition, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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