The bottom line is that nutritious foods are whole, unprocessed foods that offer some of the nutrients your body needs while containing very little or no sugar, trans fats, saturated fats, salt and other ingredients that can be harmful to the body when eaten in large amounts.

What is defined as nutritious?

: having substances that a person or animal needs to be healthy and grow properly : promoting good health and growth. See the full definition for nutritious in the English Language Learners Dictionary. nutritious.

What does it mean to say a meal is nutritious?

adjective. Nutritious food contains substances which help your body to be healthy. It is always important to choose enjoyable, nutritious foods. Synonyms: nourishing, beneficial, wholesome, healthful More Synonyms of nutritious.