nutritional
UK: njuːˈtrɪʃənəl | US: nuːˈtrɪʃənəl
adj. relating to or providing nourishment
adj. beneficial to health or growth
The word "nutritional" stems from the Latin root nutrire (to nourish), which evolved into the Old French nutrition. The suffix -tion forms a noun (e.g., "nutrition"), and -al converts it into an adjective. The term reflects the scientific and medical focus on nourishment as a measurable, systematic process.
Nutritional guidelines recommend eating five servings of vegetables daily.
The doctor emphasized the importance of nutritional balance for recovery.
This cereal is fortified with additional nutritional vitamins.
Poor nutritional habits can lead to long-term health issues.
The study compared the nutritional value of organic and conventional produce.