as in nutritive
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
the doctor recommended nutritional supplements
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Recent Examples of nutritional
While a calcium-rich diet should always be the first line of defense, supplements can help fill nutritional gaps when recommended by a healthcare provider.
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Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Guests will receive medical and nutritional support, as well as counseling and connections to permanent housing.
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Jason Cooper,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Programming includes individual and family mental wellness counseling, lifestyle empowerment consultations, and adolescent nutritional consultations.
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Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
However, alongside these traditional therapies are practices like mindfulness work, yoga, nutritional guidance, fitness support, and expressive therapies such as music and art therapy.
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Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Think of Groceries Like a Capsule Wardrobe Elaine Morrison, a nutritional therapy practitioner, says one of the biggest mistakes shoppers make is buying ingredients without a plan, instead of thinking in terms of actual meals.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Sourdough bread can offer several nutritional benefits, especially when it’s made with whole grains.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Nutritious snacks are essential for filling nutritional gaps and keeping kids energized throughout the day.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2026
Four major medical societies published a joint set of nutritional guidelines for patients on GLP-1 receptors, advising patients to consume more protein to help avoid muscle loss, though exercise is critical, too.
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Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Guests will receive medical and nutritional support, as well as counseling and connections to permanent housing.
—
Jason Cooper,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Programming includes individual and family mental wellness counseling, lifestyle empowerment consultations, and adolescent nutritional consultations.
—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
However, alongside these traditional therapies are practices like mindfulness work, yoga, nutritional guidance, fitness support, and expressive therapies such as music and art therapy.
—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Think of Groceries Like a Capsule Wardrobe Elaine Morrison, a nutritional therapy practitioner, says one of the biggest mistakes shoppers make is buying ingredients without a plan, instead of thinking in terms of actual meals.
—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Sourdough bread can offer several nutritional benefits, especially when it’s made with whole grains.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Nutritious snacks are essential for filling nutritional gaps and keeping kids energized throughout the day.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2026
Four major medical societies published a joint set of nutritional guidelines for patients on GLP-1 receptors, advising patients to consume more protein to help avoid muscle loss, though exercise is critical, too.
—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritional
Adjective
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Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
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They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.
Adjective
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While the researchers estimated people's dietary intake as accurately as possible, there was a chance that some consumption was inaccurately reported.
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Foods high in dietary fiber and protein are thought to slow digestion and the absorption of sugar, leading to lower overall blood sugar levels.
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“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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