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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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"Warning labels on products exceeding nutrient thresholds could help parents navigate the toddler food environment and might encourage manufacturers to reformulate these products."

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 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

The group has recently worked out the nutrient footprint of each farm - closely scrutinising use of bought-in feed and fertiliser.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

"I don't know of anything like that anywhere in the world where 700 farms have had a farmgate nutrient footprint and they're discussing with every farmer what they can do about it," said Cooper.

From BBC Jul. 22, 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

It had no mouth and apparently obtained nutrients by absorbing bacteria and algae through its entire lower surface.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Recalling where certain plants sprout first in the spring can help hungry animals find important nutrients.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Covering just under three hectares, it is divided into various plots treated in different ways, so scientists can compare how nutrients affect the growth, soil and diversity of grass.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The crop marks are made by vegetation drawing on better nutrients and water supplies trapped in long-gone fortification ditches - leading to green growth that stands out.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

We ran tests to determine whether the soil had enough nutrients and didn’t contain any toxic elements like lead or mercury.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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