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dietary

adjective

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Recent Examples of dietary Certain gut bacteria also synthesize vitamins, including vitamin K and several B vitamins, and help metabolize bile acids, cholesterol, and numerous dietary compounds. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 One unusual bowel movement may reflect stress, a dietary change or something questionable your dog sampled off the sidewalk. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 While whole foods are the best protein sources, powders can be a convenient option when dietary needs aren’t met through food alone. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2026 The restaurant sells a variety of pizzas and burgers that meet halal dietary standards. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 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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Most hair loss supplements are too generalized to address specific nutritional deficiencies, and any hair loss serum should have clinical trials to back it up, Kingsley says.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
What nutrition experts say about dirty sodas The nutritional profile is where the fun runs into a wall.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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