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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These foods are generally not considered nutritious and should be limited.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Health equity requires a broader approach — one that recognizes and acts on the importance of real life variables like access to nutritious food, stable housing, and transportation.
—Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
To ensure the most nutritious eggs possible, Steele suggests customers look for certain labels on cartons at the grocery store.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Cooks have discovered that beans are hearty, delicious, versatile, nutritious, and affordable.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Health equity requires a broader approach — one that recognizes and acts on the importance of real life variables like access to nutritious food, stable housing, and transportation.
—Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
To ensure the most nutritious eggs possible, Steele suggests customers look for certain labels on cartons at the grocery store.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Cooks have discovered that beans are hearty, delicious, versatile, nutritious, and affordable.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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