NUTRITIONAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

nutritional

adjective

Definition of nutritional

as in nutritive

providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth the doctor recommended nutritional supplements

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Recent Examples of nutritional These formulas have historically been difficult to formulate, can be customized to each infant's nutritional needs, and are also subject to errors. — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Resist the urge to give your new plant a nutritional boost right away. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Due to the dramatically changing sea ice coverage in the Arctic region, the beluga's prey distribution is impacted greatly, leading to changes in the species' foraging behavior and nutritional stress. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Nestlé also says newer nutritional products can extend healthy lifespan in cats by more than a year. — Elsa Ohlen,carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026 Princess Itaweret’s skeleton showed healed fractures to both her ribs and foot, while multiple individuals displayed nutritional deficiencies and infections. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026 Dental disease, gum pain, anemia, digestive trouble and nutritional deficiencies can all present as chewing behavior. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Fewer calories still have to carry the same nutritional load. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 While their nutritional content can vary, these beverages contain little to no sugar or carbs. — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

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Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
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

Definition of nutritive

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Unfortunately, these cards were missing some critical communication details about this dietary condition.

— Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Unlike dogs, they cannot simply be taken on longer walks, often resist dietary changes, and can be difficult to medicate consistently, making GLP-1 therapies potentially attractive if clinical trials prove successful.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026

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