dietary

noun

di·e·tary | \ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē,

-ˌte-rē\

plural dietaries

Definition of dietary

(Entry 1 of 2)

: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population

dietary

adjective

Definition of dietary (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet dietary guidelines

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Examples of dietary in a Sentence

Adjective

Many of our patients have special dietary needs.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Chaplains helped to accommodate his religious dietary needs by getting him extra portions of eggs and fish for protein. — Bettina Hansen, The Seattle Times, "On Whidbey base, a Navy man observes Ramadan: ‘I’m proud of being an American, and I’m proud of being a Muslim’," 22 June 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

To really end animal farming, the replacements have to be friendly to people with dietary restrictions. — Angela Chen, The Verge, "These are the technology advances that could end animal farming," 9 Nov. 2018 That includes at least two hot meals a day, one cold meal, snacks, and vegan, kosher and other options for those with dietary restrictions. — Jillian Kay Melchior, WSJ, "Is There a Crisis at the Border?," 5 Nov. 2018 The breakdown of carbohydrates and the fermentation of dietary fiber may produce gas, which expands (think of balloon filling with air), which in turn causes bloating. — SELF, "Can We Stop Pathologizing Minor Bloating, Please?," 17 Aug. 2018 The latest American dietary guidelines say the beverage is OK to drink (up to 5 cups a day). — Victoria Kim, latimes.com, "Go ahead and drink your coffee, public health experts say," 30 Mar. 2018 The meal complies with dietary restrictions one or more family members might have. — Jackie Pilossoph, chicagotribune.com, "8 ways simplify and enhance your family dinner experience," 28 June 2018 People with shellfish allergies or dietary restrictions on animal products have a new way to get the vital nutrient. — Lynn Brezosky, San Antonio Express-News, "Remote Texas algae farm grows a food for the future," 27 June 2018 How does a person manage dietary restrictions while still achieving prenatal nutritional goals? — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, "How do celiac disease and gluten-free diets impact pregnancy?," 8 May 2018 Menus reflect the regions the ships pass through, are sensitive to dietary restrictions, and are complemented by such onshore experiences as restaurant takeovers (say, in Avignon). — Carolyn Spencer Brown, Town & Country, "The Best River Cruises in the World, Ranked by Preference," 20 Nov. 2017

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