di·e·tary
ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet
dietary guidelines
plural dietaries
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
Examples of dietary in a Sentence
Adjective
Many of our patients have special dietary needs.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
The multi-course al fresco dinner, served on the deck, accommodated dietary restrictions easily and was delicious.
—Tanvi Chheda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
From there, they’re matched with a volunteer who will bake a free lasagna for them according to their dietary needs, and will drive it to them for a face-to-face or contactless delivery.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
With nearly 7 grams of fiber per 3.5 ounce serving—that’s about 4 Medjool dates—they’re an excellent source of this all-important dietary component and are known to slow digestion, keep blood sugar levels from spiking, and keep gut health in check.
—Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Herbal alternatives may produce similar effects to dietary fiber, aiding in the passage of carbohydrates without absorption.
—Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Joo says eating meat every day is an ideal dietary habit that contributes to a balanced diet.
—Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The dietary restrictions required for Passover — including avoiding leavened bread and certain baked goods — mean extra thought has to go into menu planning.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Current dietary guidelines call for no more than two standard drinks a day for men and one for women and anyone 65 and older.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024
Make sure the delivery schedule is suited to your schedule. Flexibility: Choosing an organic meal delivery service means looking at two kinds of flexibility: scheduling and dietary.
—Pete Scherer, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
This natural food is uniquely formulated to provide whole-body dietary and nutritional support for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2022
These results can lead to life-altering dietary and lifestyle changes that may not even be necessary.
—Anokhi Saklecha, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2022
But there’s also an ethical and behavioral component to fasting in Ramadan that stretches beyond the dietary.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022
Staffing shortages have improved some, Anderson said, and the location has Kentucky National Guard members on hand helping in areas like transport and dietary.
—Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Jan. 2022
Demographics may also play a role – differing dietary and lifestyle habits may make U.S. adults more prone to adverse health outcomes from eating eggs than people in Europe or China.
—Matthew Kadey Rd, Outside Online, 7 May 2021
All chicken and meat served at Cultura Subs is zabiha halal in accordance with Muslim dietary and meat preparation practices, Gonzalez said.
—Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 24 Dec. 2021
Adjective
Based on age, the packaging recommends different serving sizes to meet different dietary needs.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
The multi-course al fresco dinner, served on the deck, accommodated dietary restrictions easily and was delicious.
—Tanvi Chheda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
From there, they’re matched with a volunteer who will bake a free lasagna for them according to their dietary needs, and will drive it to them for a face-to-face or contactless delivery.
—Theresa Cisneros, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
With nearly 7 grams of fiber per 3.5 ounce serving—that’s about 4 Medjool dates—they’re an excellent source of this all-important dietary component and are known to slow digestion, keep blood sugar levels from spiking, and keep gut health in check.
—Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Herbal alternatives may produce similar effects to dietary fiber, aiding in the passage of carbohydrates without absorption.
—Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Joo says eating meat every day is an ideal dietary habit that contributes to a balanced diet.
—Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The dietary restrictions required for Passover — including avoiding leavened bread and certain baked goods — mean extra thought has to go into menu planning.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Current dietary guidelines call for no more than two standard drinks a day for men and one for women and anyone 65 and older.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
Keto-Apple Cider Vinegar is both a dietary and a miracle formula.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024
Make sure the delivery schedule is suited to your schedule. Flexibility: Choosing an organic meal delivery service means looking at two kinds of flexibility: scheduling and dietary.
—Pete Scherer, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
This natural food is uniquely formulated to provide whole-body dietary and nutritional support for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2022
These results can lead to life-altering dietary and lifestyle changes that may not even be necessary.
—Anokhi Saklecha, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2022
But there’s also an ethical and behavioral component to fasting in Ramadan that stretches beyond the dietary.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022
Staffing shortages have improved some, Anderson said, and the location has Kentucky National Guard members on hand helping in areas like transport and dietary.
—Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Jan. 2022
Demographics may also play a role – differing dietary and lifestyle habits may make U.S. adults more prone to adverse health outcomes from eating eggs than people in Europe or China.
—Matthew Kadey Rd, Outside Online, 7 May 2021
All chicken and meat served at Cultura Subs is zabiha halal in accordance with Muslim dietary and meat preparation practices, Gonzalez said.
—Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 24 Dec. 2021
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dietary
1 of 2 noun
di·etary
ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē
plural dietaries
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
dietary
2 of 2 adjective
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet
a dietary disease
dietary habits
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