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
The ingredients used, how the soup is prepared and how often it’s eaten all influence its nutritional value within a balanced diet.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
In some ways, protein is just the latest all-consuming nutritional fixation.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
What politicians call ‘nutritional’ feels overly political.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
And because the guidelines are so scientifically rigorous, many countries around the world base their own nutritional guidelines on them.
—Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike other drinks like fruit juice and milk, soda offers no nutritional value.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The Department of Health and Human Services’ updated nutritional guidelines, released Wednesday, are a stark departure from prior food pyramids.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 8 Jan. 2026
And because the guidelines are so scientifically rigorous, many countries around the world base their own nutritional guidelines on them.
—Cristina Palacios, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritional
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And the refreshments have the same sumptuous yet nutritive vibe: hibiscus agua fresca, turmeric lemonade, prickly pear horchata, and mesquite lattes.—
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Compared to sugar, many nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners may be better for weight management, blood sugar, gut health, and other aspects of your health.—
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During follow-up visits, their dietary patterns were reassessed.—
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Some lean into local sourcing, others spotlight inventive beverage programs or embrace dietary inclusivity.—
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“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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