DIETARY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dietary

adjective

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Recent Examples of dietary The pledge outlines clear guidance on minimum model sizing, enforcing minimum sizes of EU 34 (US 2) for women, as well as access to healthy food and beverages in line with models’ dietary needs on shoots and at shows. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 The key point of disagreement, however, is whether policymaking and dietary guidance should directly address ultraprocessing or stick to a more traditional focus on nutrients instead. — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026 About 95% of Americans don’t eat enough dietary fiber, which is important for healthy digestion, regulating blood sugar and cholesterol, and may help prevent some cancers. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2026 Human nutrition has focused on food groups and the construction of a balanced diet that is highly varied based on personal preference, ethnicity, accessibility, dietary restrictions and numerous other factors. — Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dietary

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Rupert is currently in the care of neurology, respiratory, cardiology, physiotherapy, speech and language, dietetic, hospice and community nurse care at two different hospitals.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
However, protein needs are highly individualized and depend on factors like weight, activity level, and age, said Gena Seraita, MS, RD, CDN, program director of the New York University dietetic internship.

— Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Jan. 2026

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Pistachios are unlikely to resolve sleep issues on their own, especially when the root cause isn’t nutritional.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwagandha for stress relief, fish oil for improving heart health and magnesium for better sleep, among others that have gained popularity on social media.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

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More broadly, the decoupling could be beneficial for the Nasdaq-100, with Apple potentially serving as a safety trade amid growing AI volatility.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
And the controversy, the Collins insider says, may turn out to be perversely beneficial.

— Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026

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