volwaardige

Volwaardige is a Dutch adjective meaning full-fledged, complete, or adequate. It is used to describe something that meets established standards or contains all essential elements. The form volwaardige is the inflected variant used before feminine singular nouns and all plural nouns; the base form is volwaardig.

In nutrition and public health, volwaardige voeding refers to a diet that provides all essential nutrients in proper proportions, supporting growth, health, and energy. A volwaardige maaltijd is a balanced meal that combines carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. In policy and social context, volwaardig is used to indicate completeness or sufficiency of provisions or rights, such as volwaardige arbeidsvoorwaarden (comprehensive employment terms) or volwaardige participatie (full participation in society).

In labor and education discourse, volwaardig can describe full-time work or complete qualifications, contrasting with partial or part-time arrangements. The term also appears in discussions about inclusion and equality, where volwaardige participation emphasizes that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute on equal terms.

Translations into English vary with context, including full-fledged, complete, proper, or adequate. The exact nuance depends on the noun it modifies. While volwaardig is common in everyday Dutch, it is most frequent in formal or policy-related writing, where precision about completeness and quality is important.