DIETETIC Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dietetic

adjective

Definition of dietetic

as in dietary

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Recent Examples of dietetic Goal setting is a practical step to improving the growth and success of your private dietetic practice. — Yec, Forbes, 17 June 2022 Volunteers, board members and dietetic interns help, and members of the Health Ambassador team play a crucial role. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025 Canned dietetic foods, juices and soups may be especially helpful for elderly or ill people, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. — Christina Maxouris, CNN, 15 Jan. 2022 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 The bride has a bachelor's degree in nutrition from the University of Central Arkansas and completed a dietetic internship at the University of Oklahoma. — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2022 Created by Jamie Ray, dietetic intern, Henry Ford Health System, and tested by Susan Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen at the Great Lakes Culinary Center in Southfield. — Susan Selasky, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2021 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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dietary

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Eggplant is a classic summer vegetable that’s pear-shaped and variable in length, and rich in nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, folate and dietary fiber, according to the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
The same dietary patterns associated with lower inflammation have also been linked to lower risks of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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