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 Strawberry leaves are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, adding to the fruit’s beneficial nutritional profile. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2026 The company is using AI tools to process large volumes of clinical research and identify combinations of nutrients that may help support muscle health, hydration and nutritional intake. — Richa Naidu, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 On my visit, guests follow eight different nutritional programs, from longevity and wellness to weight loss and customized protocols. — Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026 Physicians, strength coaches, nutritional staff, recovery modalities, workload monitoring, and increasingly sophisticated performance systems are used to preserve a player’s availability and longevity as much as possible. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The much bigger nutritional distinction is between eating blueberries and not eating them. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 Here’s a quick breakdown of feta’s nutritional properties, per ounce. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Those compounds are sensitive to light and oxygen and can break down under normal transport and storage conditions, reducing the nutritional value of the food. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Those with diseases that affect nutrient absorption, such as celiac disease and Crohn’s disease, often require nutritional supplements to maintain optimal levels of certain vitamins and minerals. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 12 Aug. 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

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