healthfulness
[/ˈhelθfəlnəs/]
noun
salubridade
1. the quality or state of being conducive to good health; the property of promoting or maintaining health
The healthfulness of the Mediterranean diet has been proven by numerous scientific studies.
A salubridade da dieta mediterrânea foi comprovada por numerosos estudos científicos.
2. the condition of being healthy or wholesome, especially regarding food, environment, or lifestyle
Parents are concerned about the healthfulness of school lunches.
Os pais estão preocupados com a salubridade das refeições escolares.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'healthfulness' has become increasingly important in discussions about food labeling, nutrition education, and public health policy. In Brazil, there is growing emphasis on 'salubridade' in food regulations and health campaigns, particularly regarding processed foods versus natural foods. The term reflects contemporary concerns about obesity, diabetes, and preventive healthcare in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the interest of healthfulness
for the sake of healthfulness
questionable healthfulness
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