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
From a nutritional standpoint, collagen supplements function primarily as another source of protein.
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Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Freeze-drying reduces the weight and volume of food by removing the water content while preserving nutritional value and taste, which are critical factors for space travel.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Through hands-on learning, the children taste every fruit and veggie, learn about its nutritional value and then go and plant the seeds themselves.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Activists such as Courtney Swan, who focuses on nutritional issues and has spoken with EPA officials in recent months, are watching closely.
—Sejal Govindarao, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In addition to their relatively similar nutritional profiles, sardines and anchovies share many other commonalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
Open Hand Atlanta delivers nutritional meals to seniors and people with health issues.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Spinach is packed with vitamins C and K, not to mention iron and magnesium, which puts it in a class of those green crops like kale that have plenty of nutritional benefits to offer.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
In rural Kenya, farmers are growing nutrient-rich crops to combat nutritional deficiencies in their communities.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Freeze-drying reduces the weight and volume of food by removing the water content while preserving nutritional value and taste, which are critical factors for space travel.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Through hands-on learning, the children taste every fruit and veggie, learn about its nutritional value and then go and plant the seeds themselves.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Activists such as Courtney Swan, who focuses on nutritional issues and has spoken with EPA officials in recent months, are watching closely.
—Sejal Govindarao, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In addition to their relatively similar nutritional profiles, sardines and anchovies share many other commonalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
Open Hand Atlanta delivers nutritional meals to seniors and people with health issues.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Spinach is packed with vitamins C and K, not to mention iron and magnesium, which puts it in a class of those green crops like kale that have plenty of nutritional benefits to offer.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
In rural Kenya, farmers are growing nutrient-rich crops to combat nutritional deficiencies in their communities.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritional
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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
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People should also limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, dyes, low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners and artificial preservatives, the new guidelines said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The day begins Lent, a 40‑day period leading up to Easter on April 5 that is often marked by limited fasting, dietary restrictions such as avoiding meat on Fridays, and acts of charity.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Researchers at the Indiana University School of Public Health–Bloomington and the Illinois Institute of Technology put a common dietary recommendation for people with prediabetes to the test.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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