healthful
pronunciation
How to pronounce healthful in British English:
UK [ˈhelθfl]
How to pronounce healthful in American English:
US [ˈhelθfl]
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- Adjective:
- conducive to good health of body or mind
- free from filth and pathogens
Word Origin
- healthful (adj.)
- late 14c., "wholesome, curative, saving, serving to promote health," from health + -ful. Meaning "free from disease, healthy" is attested from 1540s but is rare. Related: Healthfully; healthfulness.
Example
- 1. The healthful man can give counsel to the sick .
- 2. Choosing a vegetarian diet low on the food chain . Eat healthful plant-based foods instead of animal products .
- 3. Scientists have shown that the healthful fat in avocado helps the body absorb the carotenoids in romaine , carrots and tomato .
- 4. I think a message to the public is that they need to be aware of the possible effects of life transitions , and try to make plans to maintain a healthful lifestyle .
- 5. So policies to help overweight girls need to work on two levels : promoting healthful behaviors and shifting attitudes .