DIETARY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dietary

adjective

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Recent Examples of dietary Both dietary fiber and fiber supplements have been shown to help. — Sarah Klein, Time, 10 July 2026 Tennis players are essentially their own small business, with ever-expanding retinues—not just agents, managers, coaches, and trainers, but dietary advisers and sports psychologists to tune up their bodies and minds. — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 The effort builds on existing Medicare requirements that hospitals provide meals that meet patients’ individual nutritional needs and follow federal dietary guidance, according to HHS. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The health food ad was one of many for dietary remedies in my news feed. — Blithe Holcomb Hogan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dietary

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Rupert is currently in the care of neurology, respiratory, cardiology, physiotherapy, speech and language, dietetic, hospice and community nurse care at two different hospitals.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
However, protein needs are highly individualized and depend on factors like weight, activity level, and age, said Gena Seraita, MS, RD, CDN, program director of the New York University dietetic internship.

— Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Jan. 2026

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On ultra-long thru-hikes, nutrition becomes a serious concern, since months of hiking deplete nutritional stores and multivitamins cannot replace a balanced diet.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Greek yogurt has become a grocery staple due to its high protein content and versatility, but regular yogurt still offers plenty of nutritional benefits, too.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

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