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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

Despite its importance, this nutrient remained largely overlooked for decades.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Even more striking, the nutrient profile of larvae matched that of bees feeding naturally, suggesting the supplement closely replicates real pollen nutrition.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 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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