as in nutritive
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
the doctor recommended nutritional supplements
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Adjective
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These zero-cal options get their flavor from an artificial non-nutritive sweetener called aspartame.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025 -
You Crave Ice Iron deficiency can cause pica, eating or craving non-nutritive substances like ice, dirt, uncooked rice, or paper.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In my family, there are allergies, dietary restrictions, and personal preferences to navigate—my uncle is pescatarian, my cousin is allergic to gluten, and others just have strong opinions.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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For instance, a virtual assistant might recall a user's preferred travel destinations, dietary restrictions (e.g., vegan meals) or calendar habits, adapting responses to their unique needs.—
Suman Sharma,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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