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Nutritious vs Sustaining - What's the difference?

nutritious | sustaining |

As an adjective nutritious

is (of food or drink) providing nutrients; healthy to eat.

As a verb sustaining is

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nutritious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of food or drink) Providing nutrients; healthy to eat.

    • Related terms

    * nutrient * nutrition * nutritional

    sustaining

    English

    Verb

    (head)
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