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providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
the doctor recommended nutritional supplements
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Recent Examples of nutritional
Some foods are nutritional powerhouses that leave the others in their dust.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The healthy fats in the avocado also help your body better absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A and antioxidants present in the mango, maximizing the nutritional impact of every bite.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
These steps are designed to kill harmful bacteria while preserving the milk’s nutritional value.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The way it's cooked can have a significant impact on its nutritional profile and health benefits.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
While protein powders can be a convenient way to meet daily protein requirements and support a balanced diet, their quality, safety, and nutritional value can vary significantly from product to product.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
One Reddit user, citing the nutritional label, noted that the treat contains 19 grams of sugar per serving — adding up to 2,869 grams, or more than 6 pounds of sugar, across its 151 servings.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The records provide an inside view of the business of infant formula and fortifier, a nutritional supplement added to a mother’s milk.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Public health programs and policies are strong determinants of nutritional status, which has direct consequences on individuals’ health, as seen by recent cuts to food assistance programs, rollbacks on community water fluoridation, and alterations to the Dietary Guidelines process.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The healthy fats in the avocado also help your body better absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A and antioxidants present in the mango, maximizing the nutritional impact of every bite.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
These steps are designed to kill harmful bacteria while preserving the milk’s nutritional value.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The way it's cooked can have a significant impact on its nutritional profile and health benefits.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
While protein powders can be a convenient way to meet daily protein requirements and support a balanced diet, their quality, safety, and nutritional value can vary significantly from product to product.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
One Reddit user, citing the nutritional label, noted that the treat contains 19 grams of sugar per serving — adding up to 2,869 grams, or more than 6 pounds of sugar, across its 151 servings.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The records provide an inside view of the business of infant formula and fortifier, a nutritional supplement added to a mother’s milk.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Public health programs and policies are strong determinants of nutritional status, which has direct consequences on individuals’ health, as seen by recent cuts to food assistance programs, rollbacks on community water fluoridation, and alterations to the Dietary Guidelines process.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritional
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Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The guidance also recommended children can and should begin following a heart-healthy dietary pattern starting at 1 year of age.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But before dinner is served, Malik-Ezagui and her family spend days preparing their kitchen for eight days of dietary restrictions.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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