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
Oat milk can also be fortified with vitamins and minerals like B12, vitamin D, and potassium to boost its nutritional value.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
On the other end, the cheapest potting mixes often drain poorly or arrive with little nutritional value.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
That said, some white breads are also fortified with other nutrients, such as B vitamins, which can provide nutritional value beyond the fiber found in whole grains.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Mix goji berries into cereal, yogurt, or even smoothies for a nutritional boost.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Sorting foods according to the number of ingredients and the technology used to make the foods — but not the actual nutritional value — could just end up confusing people and distracting from the larger issue.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
At least where insects are concerned, fall foliage turning burgundy is a sign of aging, when leaves have lost nutritional value.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The nutritional nest egg is held together with a sprinkle of good fats and calcium-rich foods.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
On the other end, the cheapest potting mixes often drain poorly or arrive with little nutritional value.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
That said, some white breads are also fortified with other nutrients, such as B vitamins, which can provide nutritional value beyond the fiber found in whole grains.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Mix goji berries into cereal, yogurt, or even smoothies for a nutritional boost.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Sorting foods according to the number of ingredients and the technology used to make the foods — but not the actual nutritional value — could just end up confusing people and distracting from the larger issue.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
At least where insects are concerned, fall foliage turning burgundy is a sign of aging, when leaves have lost nutritional value.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The nutritional nest egg is held together with a sprinkle of good fats and calcium-rich foods.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritional
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Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The push is part of Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again movement and retooled dietary guidelines released at the beginning of the year.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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With the new dietary guidelines urging a boost in daily protein, especially red meat, high-fiber foods might get left behind.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nutritional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritional. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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