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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that regulates calcium and phosphate for healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"Our study show that a simple dietary nutrient could complement and strengthen advanced cancer treatments like immunotherapy."

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Ultraprocessed foods vary widely in composition, nutrient profiles and how they’re processed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The way foods are processed could play an independent role in cardiovascular risk, making it important to consider both processing and nutrient content.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Because of bamboo’s low nutrient value, a panda must eat between twenty and forty pounds a day, even in winter, to gain the nutrition it needs.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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