DIETARY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dietary

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Recent Examples of dietary Biomagnification, also called bioamplification, refers exclusively to the progressive increase in foodborne contaminants through dietary uptake and assimilation in organisms at successively higher trophic levels. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Some dietitians have additionally felt thrown off by new dietary advice that goes against the nutritional consensus, including an emphasis on meat, and the maligning of seed oils. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 The report also does not establish whether high levels of xylitol in the blood necessarily reflect dietary consumption, as the sugar alcohol can also be produced naturally in the body as part of glucose metabolism. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Common triggers, Ligresti said, include a lack of soluble fiber, a sudden dietary change, a spike in stress or too much coffee. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 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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For example, Myers said a puppy has different nutritional, behavioral and preventive healthcare needs from an adult, whose needs are focused on maintaining a healthy body and muscle condition, dental health and early detection of disease.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
This initiative highlights the HHS Secretary's ongoing mission to address chronic health issues across America through nutritional education.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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Records show Sunshine Residential Homes made political donations beneficial to Hobbs and months later received a rate increase from the state for providing beds for children.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Yes, the language of Love Island USA is part of its strategic gameplay, so painting your villa-mates as more interested in playing the field than finding love is a beneficial move.

— Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

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