NUTRITIVE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

nutritive

adjective

ˈnü-trə-tiv

Definition of nutritive

as in nutritional

providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth some people contend that whole wheat bread is significantly more nutritive than white bread

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Recent Examples of nutritive The Super soy subtype was engineered by the researchers giving it a heart-friendly fat profile, trimming out non-nutritive sugars, and ditching the flavor-spiking enzyme lipoxygenase. — Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025 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 People should also limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, dyes, low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners and artificial preservatives, the new guidelines said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 However, consumption of the other non-nutritive sweeteners was associated with a faster decline in global cognition, particularly in working memory and verbal fluency, according to the study. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nutritive

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nutritional

Adjective

While a calcium-rich diet should always be the first line of defense, supplements can help fill nutritional gaps when recommended by a healthcare provider.

— Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
Guests will receive medical and nutritional support, as well as counseling and connections to permanent housing.

— Jason Cooper, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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