nutrient

It was known that pregnant women have enhanced nutrient demands.

"There is increasing evidence atolls play an important role in ocean health as nodes of biological connectivity and as nutrient concentrators -- restoring and protecting atoll ecosystems should be an 'ocean health' priority."

When a new plant species wants to populate a new ecosystem, it has to compete with other inhabitants for light, nutrients and water.

This is also described as "stunting" in scientific circles and is caused by an insufficient supply of essential nutrients.

Choosing legumes over meat and milk would halve nutritional imbalances – the overall difference between current and recommended intake of nutrients – in high-income countries like the UK, US and across Europe.