B1adjectivefoodhealth
US/nuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/
UK/njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/
containing many of the natural substances that the body needs to stay healthy
In context
Rice, vegetables and fish make a simple but nutritious meal.
Schools should offer nutritious lunches instead of fried food and sweet drinks.
Beans are cheap, filling and highly nutritious, so we eat them every week.
Words that go with nutritious
adjective + noun
- nutritious foodNutritious food does not have to be expensive.
- nutritious mealShe cooked a nutritious meal for her family.
- nutritious dietA nutritious diet helps children grow strong.
- nutritious snackFruit makes a nutritious snack between lessons.
adverb + adjective
- highly nutritiousEggs are highly nutritious and easy to cook.
- rich and nutritiousThe soup is rich and nutritious on a cold day.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This food is very nutrition.Correct: This food is very nutritious.