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

Protein-rich foods are essential for those on GLP-1s who are trying to meet nutritional goals while preserving muscle and eating significantly less. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Accurately identifying food intolerances is an important first step, and restricting food groups can increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies, Caminero says. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Research has found that produce starts to lose nutritional value as soon as it’s harvested. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026

Hair loss can also be associated with iron or other nutritional deficiencies, thyroid disease, medications, genetics, scalp infections and autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata. — Dr. Karen Tang, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

A number of nutritional supplements have been recalled in California due to reasons ranging to fatal bacteria to undeclared ingredients. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

That’s led psychiatrists to use it as a tool in conjunction with nutritional therapy on their patients. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Chicken is a top protein choice for consumers because of its nutritional value and taste, according to Cargill’s 2025 Protein Trends report. — Carson Hartzog, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

The explanation can be found in the nutritional composition of milk. — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026