NUTRITIONAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

nutritional

adjective

Definition of nutritional

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 Aging alters some of the compounds inside garlic, which may give black garlic a slight nutritional edge. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 Chia Seed Pudding Chia seeds are small seeds that pack a big nutritional punch. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026 Tomato juice and pomegranate juice both offer nutritional benefits, providing vitamins and minerals that support overall health. — Suchandrima Bhowmik, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 As the process moves forward, the organization may change other nutritional requirements as well. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Nov. 2026 Beijing can support a war effort, therefore, for only as long as the Chinese public could put the People’s Liberation Army’s success above its nutritional needs. — Joel Wuthnow, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026 In addition to crowding out other species, the DNR says the snails offer fish little nutritional value. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 The Takeaway The Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo revealed several key trends in nutrition, including a focus on protein, fiber, and electrolytes to support GLP-1 users and anyone looking to fill nutritional gaps. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Making food moral There is no question that some foods have greater nutritional value than others. — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritional

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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
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

Definition of nutritive

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Fried potato products and breakfast cereals are major contributors to dietary acrylamide exposure.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Nov. 2026
The researchers also tested other dietary fats, suggesting the response may not be unique to olive oil.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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