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
This article is meant to inform the general reader and is not a substitute for medical advice from a physician or nutritional advice from a dietitian and/or nutritionist.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
That said, there are many foods that may not be very aesthetically pleasing, but pack a nutritional punch.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 28 May 2026
So, as with most nutritional questions, turn the bottle around and check the label against your specific goals before buying.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 28 May 2026
However, soursop is surging in popularity thanks to its nutritional properties and delightfully tangy-sweet flavor.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The modern supplement aisle increasingly resembles a form of nutritional hyper-consumption.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 14 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
That said, there are many foods that may not be very aesthetically pleasing, but pack a nutritional punch.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 28 May 2026
So, as with most nutritional questions, turn the bottle around and check the label against your specific goals before buying.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 28 May 2026
However, soursop is surging in popularity thanks to its nutritional properties and delightfully tangy-sweet flavor.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The modern supplement aisle increasingly resembles a form of nutritional hyper-consumption.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritional
Adjective
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Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The menu, a mix of pizza, wings, and salads, has something for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions, offering gluten-free and cauliflower crust options.—
Mary Ella Hastings
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Further scientific investigation is needed to confirm the findings and to account for other underlying risk factors, such as certain stomach infections, which could interact with dietary habits.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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