DIETARY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dietary

adjective

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Recent Examples of dietary In fact, a 2013 review found that the risk of heart disease dropped by 9% for every 7 grams of dietary fiber eaten per day. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026 Common triggers, per Ligresti, include low soluble fiber intake, sudden dietary changes, stress and too much coffee. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Dogs thrive on routine, and sudden dietary changes can sometimes lead to digestive upset, even when switching to a high-quality food. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Mercifully, the food tastes like hotel dining rather than dietary penance. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 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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The famed supermodel has been named partner and chief brand officer of Infinity Wellness, the supplement brand best known for its True Greens powder blend and nutritional bars.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Some dietitians have additionally felt thrown off by new dietary advice that goes against the nutritional consensus, including an emphasis on meat, and the maligning of seed oils.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

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Unlike tobacco, a static product with no real defensible qualities outside of recreation, consumer technology is ever evolving, and the lines between harmfully addictive and beneficial to society can be extremely blurry.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Also, ants are a beneficial insect and may not even be harming your plants.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

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