nutrient

adjective nu·tri·ent \ ˈnü-trē-ənt , ˈnyü- \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Examples: nutrient in a Sentence

Definition of nutrient

: furnishing nourishment

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Examples of nutrient in a Sentence

a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins

Recent Examples of nutrient from the Web

With vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options that incorporate seasonal produce and nutrient-dense ingredients, customers can experience a menu that is both health-conscious and satisfying without sacrificing flavor or creativity.

— joelle goldstein, The Hollywood Reporter, "Oprah Winfrey Invests in Healthy Restaurant Chain True Food Kitchen," 11 July 2018
We were forced to stop hunting, fishing and gathering, and given unhealthy, nutrient-poor rations as a substitute.

— ruth hopkins, Teen Vogue, "Native Tribes Could Lose Federal Recognition of Tribal Sovereignty Under Trump," 24 Apr. 2018
In the wild, the parents would take turns feeding their chick a nutrient-rich, cheese-like substance known as crop milk, which is generated in the bird’s digestive tract.

— National Geographic, "What Does It Take to Raise a Flamingo?," 25 June 2018
The nutrient-rich, heart-healthy green fruit has been a trendy food item among nutritionists, health bloggers, and home cooks for years.

— mari a. schaefer, Philly.com, "Should you eat the avocado pit?," 25 June 2018
Wind events off-shore, as Ben-Aderet labels them, keep turning over nutrient-rich water.

— bryce miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "'Biggest schools of yellowtail I've ever seen' invade Coronado Islands," 22 June 2018
Tiny marine creatures flourished thanks to the circulation of nutrient-rich water.

— katherine kornei, Science | AAAS, "Life rebounded just years after the dinosaur-killing asteroid struck," 30 May 2018
Believing that no one should go hungry, the brothers were inspired to come up with a way of producing nutrient-rich food that was quickly accessible to everyone.

— robert philpot, star-telegram, "A Dallas-based company is aiming for a vertical revolution in farming," 28 June 2018
Wragg Sykes noted that the deer remains present an enigma: Normally, the hunters would’ve left far more cut marks on the bones, and would’ve removed parts of the body like the brain, the fat, and the tongue, which were the most nutrient-dense.

— lorraine boissoneault, Smithsonian, "Neanderthals Hunted in Groups, One More Strike Against the Dumb Brute Myth," 27 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of nutrient

Latin nutrient-, nutriens, present participle of nutrire to nourish — more at nourish

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First Known Use: 1650

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nutrient Synonyms

Other Physiology Terms

eructation, flux, gustatory, menarche, myopia, senescence, torpor

nutrient

noun

Definition of nutrient

: a substance or ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy, and maintains life

Tomatoes contain a lot of nutrients, among them vitamins C and B-complex and the minerals iron and potassium.
—Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Most frugivores do not depend exclusively on fruits, because fruits tend to be deficient in certain nutrients such as protein, and because they are only seasonally available.
—Robert Lee Smith

Sandy soils need organic amendments to help them retain nutrients and water, which otherwise leach out quickly.
—Sunset

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Examples of nutrient in a Sentence

Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients.
The soil is low in nutrients.
You need more nutrients in your diet.

Recent Examples of nutrient from the Web

This is a major threat to the bears in large part because bamboo, their main food source, is so low in nutrients that each bear must roam a lot of land in order to find and eat enough of it.

— amina khan, latimes.com, "Preserving more habitat for China's giant pandas is having a giant payoff, study says," 28 June 2018
At that stage, larvae inhibit the flow of nutrients beneath the bark, killing the tree.

— lee bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Emerald ash borer continues to decimate trees 10 years after it was discovered in Wisconsin," 25 June 2018
High in fat and protein and rich in many nutrients except vitamin C and fiber, cheese is one of the best one-stop sources of nutrition out there.

— liz thorpe, Bon Appetit, "Wait, So What Cheese Can You Eat While Pregnant?," 23 Apr. 2018
Then came soy, which may come closest to the real thing in nutrients and consistency.

— bonnie wertheim, New York Times, "The Humble Ascent of Oat Milk," 19 Jan. 2018
However, they’ll be provided with a food similar to milk to provide protein and nutrients, the outlet reported.

— stephanie petit, PEOPLE.com, "Boys Rescued from Thailand Cave Are in 'Good Condition' Despite Weight Loss and Lung Infections," 11 July 2018
Water transports nutrients, regulates body temperature, lubricates joints and internal organs, supports the structure of cells and tissues and preserves cardiovascular function.

— New York Times, "How to Meet Your Body’s Water Needs," 9 July 2018
Plain old white potatoes are a great source of carbs, vitamins and nutrients, and are filling and satisfying.

— audrey bruno, SELF, "17 Healthy Ways to Cook With Potatoes," 2 July 2018
Over the next five years, Save the Redwoods League will be working to thin over 10,000 acres of smaller trees in order to give the remaining redwoods more space, more nutrients, and more light – in order to grow faster.

— CBS News, "Mapping the genome of redwoods," 1 July 2018