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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Nutritionists have criticized his dietary techniques for spreading misinformation.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
25 June 2025
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As with any dietary change, consulting with a healthcare provider is advisable to determine the most suitable approach for your health goals.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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