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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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In other words, the health effects of a food may depend on how its components interact rather than simply on the amount of one nutrient it contains.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

The biggest individual problem is phosphate - a nutrient from sewage and farm runoff - with around half of rivers still exceeding safe levels.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Across the research, lower protein intake was linked to better metabolic function, altered nutrient signaling, reduced cellular damage, and improved maintenance of healthy cells.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Earlier research has associated ultra-processed foods with negative health outcomes even when their basic nutrient profiles are taken into account.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

But if the body doesn’t need a nutrient at the time that it is taken in, it won’t absorb it.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Blooms occur naturally but are more frequent during warm, dry weather and are exacerbated by nutrients from phosphate in pollutants such as sewage.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Because people generally require less energy as they age, some may struggle to consume enough protein and other essential nutrients while keeping their overall calorie intake appropriate.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

For many older adults, dairy is already a familiar food that provides substantial amounts of energy, protein, and other nutrients.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

"With dairy products, it's got two proteins -- casein and whey -- that are bound together with fat and with nutrients mixed in," says Anderson.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

“It will still be a baby compared to its mother when we arrive. They’re using the time-released nutrients to control its growth and keep it and other plants alive.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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