dietary

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Recent Examples of dietary By Sally Adee For The New York Times In 2013, a British journalist and a doctor introduced an obscure dietary protocol to the wider culture. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 Milk is a leading dietary source of calcium for bone health, but other foods can provide it as well. Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 10 Feb. 2026 The viral dietary trend of the moment, the sardine fast, is currently racking up thousands of views on TikTok. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026 The new dietary guidelines take a big step toward that truth. Dariush Mozaffarian, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dietary
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Adjective
  • 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
  • Developing creative solutions for snack time is a great place to start, says Alexis D. Motley, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian and the dietetic internship director at Southern University and A&M College.
    Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • From a nutritional standpoint, collagen supplements function primarily as another source of protein.
    LeeAnn Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Freeze-drying reduces the weight and volume of food by removing the water content while preserving nutritional value and taste, which are critical factors for space travel.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The combination of sports and fashion is therefore expected to have a beneficial ripple effect across different industries.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Flowers attract pollinators, many of whom are beneficial insects that deter other pests.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Dietary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dietary. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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