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Apples and beans can be part of a nutritious meal.
What does Nutritious mean?
Nutritious means good for the body because it has nutrients.
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Providing useful nutrients that help the body grow, work, and stay healthy.
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The class compared snacks to decide which ones were more nutritious.
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A nutritious lunch gives the body energy and important building blocks.
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WordNutritious.
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MeaningNutritious means good for the body because it has nutrients.
ExampleExample: Apples and beans can be part of a nutritious meal.
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- noo · trish · us
- Strongest beat
- trish
- Ending
- us
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on trish.
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Synonyms
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healthyUse for food that supports wellness.
nourishingUse for food that supports growth and energy.
Antonyms
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unhealthyUse for food that does not support wellness well.
low-nutrientUse for food with little useful nutrition.
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nutritiously
In a nutritious way.
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