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 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 Both lentils and chickpeas offer plenty of nutritional benefits, but lentils have a slight edge in protein and fiber. — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 20 Oct. 2026 Prioritize healthy habits like eating a nutritional diet, regular exercise, quality sleep and lowering stress. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026 If correcting a nutritional deficiency, fatigue may be improved as well. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2026 At the time, Hiya was in the process of being acquired in a deal with another nutritional supplements company that would close in December 2024 for $260 million. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Protein-rich foods are essential for those on GLP-1s who are trying to meet nutritional goals while preserving muscle and eating significantly less. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Accurately identifying food intolerances is an important first step, and restricting food groups can increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies, Caminero says. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 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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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

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