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 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 The research didn’t break down the benefits by nut type—or prove that nuts directly lower blood pressure—but all nuts share a similar nutritional profile that could help explain the association. — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 15 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 Hair loss can also be associated with iron or other nutritional deficiencies, thyroid disease, medications, genetics, scalp infections and autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata. — Dr. Karen Tang, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 Children, whose bodies are still developing and therefore have higher nutritional needs, are most at risk when food runs scarce. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

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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 Best Foods for Focus In general, Abigail Collen, MS, RD, outpatient clinical nutrition coordinator at Mount Sinai, recommends focusing on dietary patterns rather than a single food.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Ask your clinician which levers, dietary, behavioral or pharmaceutical, fit your specific numbers.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

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