Definition of nutritional in English:
nutritional
adjective njuːˈtrɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l
Relating to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
genetic engineering can alter the nutritional value of food
nutritional deficiencies in the diet
Example sentencesExamples
- The nutritional value of school meals would be improved.
- Iron deficiency is the most serious nutritional deficiency worldwide.
- The nutritional significance of legumes to humans and livestock makes them especially important.
- Men and women have similar nutritional needs, except nutrient amounts frequently differ due to age and gender.
- Sound nutritional advice is based on good food analysis.
- Genetic engineering can also alter the nutritional value of food.
- Nutritional information is clearly shown on all the packaging.
- The old hay probably doesn't have much nutritional quality left in it.
- The survey found that a lack of variety and poor nutritional quality of foods limits shoppers' ability to eat healthfully.
- Each plant has unique nutritional requirements that are obtained through the roots from the soil.
Derivatives
adverb
For health and productivity, birds require a nutritionally balanced feed.
Example sentencesExamples
- Nutritionally, currants are high in Vitamin C.
- Nutritionally rich diets increase the rate of childhood growth.
- We are able to eat a varied, nutritionally balanced diet which provides us with all the nutrients we need to remain in good shape.
- The children who often ate dinner with their families had a more nutritionally healthy diet.
Definition of nutritional in US English:
nutritional
adjectiven(y)o͞oˈtriSHnəl
Relating to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
genetic engineering can alter the nutritional value of food
nutritional deficiencies in the diet
Example sentencesExamples
- The nutritional significance of legumes to humans and livestock makes them especially important.
- The nutritional value of school meals would be improved.
- Each plant has unique nutritional requirements that are obtained through the roots from the soil.
- Iron deficiency is the most serious nutritional deficiency worldwide.
- Men and women have similar nutritional needs, except nutrient amounts frequently differ due to age and gender.
- Genetic engineering can also alter the nutritional value of food.
- Nutritional information is clearly shown on all the packaging.
- The old hay probably doesn't have much nutritional quality left in it.
- Sound nutritional advice is based on good food analysis.
- The survey found that a lack of variety and poor nutritional quality of foods limits shoppers' ability to eat healthfully.