DIETARY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dietary

adjective

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Recent Examples of dietary Protein has quickly become the dietary preference college students care about most, and the demand is reshaping what shows up on dining hall trays and dorm shelves. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 Research shows dietary changes can alter the microbiome quickly, which gives wellness marketers a plausible hook to sell short, intensive interventions. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Mokas has several allergen-friendly options for those with dietary restrictions. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Some barriers to eating enough dietary fiber include cost, accessibility and tolerability. — Jean Liew, Fortune, 28 Sep. 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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More research is needed to better understand the connection between creatine and cognition; but the supplement may be beneficial for brain health, particularly in older adults and for issues related to sleep deprivation.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
But Helland said such undertakings, while potentially beneficial, were voluntary on the part of the cities.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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