Synonyms of nutritional

nutritional

adjective

as in nutritive

providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth

the doctor recommended nutritional supplements

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nutritive
• dietary
• nutrient
• nutritious
• nourishing
• beneficial
• healthy
• enriched
• healthful
• fortified
• dietetic
• wholesome
• salutary
• restorative
• salubrious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonnutritive
• fattening
• unhealthy
• unhealthful
• nonnutritious
• unwholesome
• insalubrious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nutritional

Because of the drought, woodland deer food is not abundant in most of the state this year, and what exists is in poor condition with low nutritional value. — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Hair loss in women can be caused by many things, including your genetics, illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, physiological stress and shifts in hormones. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Because of this, more of the legume’s nutritional properties—fiber, protein, vitamins—are retained. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

That means choosing a plan that aligns best with your daily habits, food preferences, and nutritional needs is most likely to set you up for success. — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 25 Sep. 2026

For example, an observational study could report health benefits of some nutritional supplement while failing to control for baseline differences in health between users and nonusers. — Mark Louie Ramos, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Moreover, patients who don’t receive nutritional counseling or exercise advice could see higher amounts of muscle mass loss than those who do. — Amber Gill, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Chasing a higher protein number without paying attention to what else is on the plate can leave real nutritional gaps unaddressed. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Foods marketed as lower in fat, sodium, sugar, or calories can come with nutritional trade-offs, a new study finds. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Sep. 2026