Definition of dietary
dietaries
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
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Chaplains helped to accommodate his religious dietary needs by getting him extra portions of eggs and fish for protein.
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First Known Use of dietary
1838
dietary
Definition of dietary
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet dietary guidelines
Examples of dietary in a Sentence
Many of our patients have special dietary needs.
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This businessman, who sold dietary supplements, gave the Virginia governor and his wife and family members a whopping $150,000 or more in gifts — fancy trips and luxury goods like an engraved Rolex watch — and loans.
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Its dietary code discourages the use of alcohol, caffeine and tobacco.
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Per serving: 487 calories (33 percent from fat), 17 grams total fat (3 grams saturated), 43 milligrams cholesterol, 57 grams carbohydrates, 24 grams protein, 517 milligrams sodium, 2 grams dietary fiber.
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Nutritional analysis per 1-tablespoon serving: 121 calories, 14 grams fat, 9 grams carbohydrates, trace protein, no cholesterol, 15 milligrams sodium, trace dietary fiber, 98 percent of calories from fat.
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This is a must-have dietary or culinary oil, Febuary said.
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Upon registration, participants can message hosts, specify dietary needs, add a guest, and see who else will be joining their dinner.
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Your own favorites may depend on your own family’s dietary restrictions or preferences.
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For female polar bears, there is other ominous dietary news.
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First Known Use of dietary
1614
DIETARY Defined for English Language Learners
dietary
Definition of dietary for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to a diet
DIETARY Defined for Kids
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: relating to a diet special dietary needs
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Medical Definition of dietary
dietaries
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
dietary
Medical Definition of dietary
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet a dietary disease dietary habits
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