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nutrient-dense

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/ˈnjuːtriənt dɛns/ · nu-tri-ent dense

Containing a high amount of nutrients relative to its calorie content.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Containing a high amount of nutrients relative to its calorie content.

ایسی اشیاء جو اپنی کیلوریز کے مقابلے میں غذائی اجزاء کی زیادہ مقدار رکھتی ہیں۔

غذائی اجزاء سے بھرپور

ghizai ajza se bharpoor

Synonyms

nutrient-richwholesomehealthyمغذیغذائیت سے بھرپورصحت مند

Antonyms

empty calorieslow-nutrientunhealthyخالی کیلوریزکم غذائیتغیر صحت مند

Common Collocations

  • nutrient-dense foods
  • nutrient-dense diet
  • nutrient-dense meal

Example Sentences

Broccoli is considered a nutrient-dense vegetable.

بروکلی کو غذائی اجزاء سے بھرپور سبزی سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Broccoli ko ghizai ajza se bharpoor sabzi samjha jata hai.

Choosing nutrient-dense options can improve your health.

غذائی اجزاء سے بھرپور انتخاب کرنا آپ کی صحت کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Ghizai ajza se bharpoor intekhab karna aap ki sehat ko behtar bana sakta hai.

A nutrient-dense diet is essential for proper growth.

غذائی اجزاء سے بھرپور خوراک صحیح نشوونما کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Ghizai ajza se bharpoor khoraak sahih nashonuma ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

nutrient-rich:While both terms imply a high presence of nutrients, 'nutrient-dense' emphasizes the ratio of nutrients to calories.

Word Family

nutrition
nounغذائیت
nutrient
nounغذائی جزو
nutrienting
verbغذائیت دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dense' like a packed bag full of nutrients.

Imagine a colorful plate of vegetables tight together, symbolizing nutrient density.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "nutrient + dense" — elements that nourish + closely packed

First known use: 20th century

The term 'nutrient-dense' combines 'nutrient', which dates back to the early 19th century, with 'dense', which has been used since the late 14th century.