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providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
the doctor recommended nutritional supplements
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Recent Examples of nutritional
The recurring popularity of fad diets reflects enduring public interest in weight control, physical appearance, and quick solutions to complex health and nutritional issues.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Abbott Laboratories has nearly 90 international manufacturing sites, including 10 locations in Ireland which employ more than 6,000 workers involved in products ranging from diagnostic tests to medical devices to nutritional supplements.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Boiling Boiling tomatoes is one way to enhance the antioxidant and nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
In other words, some foods provide greater nutritional value when eaten together rather than when eaten alone.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 10 June 2026
If hair loss is related to sleep deprivation, nutritional deficiency, or stress, those issues will need to be addressed.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 2026
In the keynote, Apple used it to explain which sport a specific ball is used for and provide nutritional information about a meal.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Kroger marketed Carbmaster Bread Products to consumers on specialty diets while significantly misrepresenting the nutritional information of those products.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Some researchers have also voiced concern that a 25 to 30 percent reduction in body weight could compromise some patients’ health, perhaps by leading to nutritional deficiencies or loss of muscle mass.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 June 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Abbott Laboratories has nearly 90 international manufacturing sites, including 10 locations in Ireland which employ more than 6,000 workers involved in products ranging from diagnostic tests to medical devices to nutritional supplements.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Boiling Boiling tomatoes is one way to enhance the antioxidant and nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
In other words, some foods provide greater nutritional value when eaten together rather than when eaten alone.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 10 June 2026
If hair loss is related to sleep deprivation, nutritional deficiency, or stress, those issues will need to be addressed.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 9 June 2026
In the keynote, Apple used it to explain which sport a specific ball is used for and provide nutritional information about a meal.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Kroger marketed Carbmaster Bread Products to consumers on specialty diets while significantly misrepresenting the nutritional information of those products.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Some researchers have also voiced concern that a 25 to 30 percent reduction in body weight could compromise some patients’ health, perhaps by leading to nutritional deficiencies or loss of muscle mass.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritional
Adjective
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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
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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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Both fruits contain dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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This city's got burgers for days, spread out across neighborhoods and dietary preferences.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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