1. in a way that provides nourishment or nutrition

Examples

• The soup was nutritively dense, packed with vitamins and minerals.
• She chose foods that would support her body nutritively during recovery.
• The meal was designed to function nutritively rather than just taste good.
• Breast milk serves the infant nutritively in ways formula cannot match.
• The dietitian explained how to eat nutritively on a budget.
• These vegetables contribute nutritively to a balanced diet.