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providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins
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Recent Examples of nutrient
As noted, nutrient pollution is a serious issue.
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Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Another concern is that a diet plan with too few calories or inaccurate nutrient recommendations could perpetuate eating disorders, Nagata said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Too much water can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiency, and other diseases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Even a small, nutrient-dense meal can help transition the body out of its overnight fast.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Another concern is that a diet plan with too few calories or inaccurate nutrient recommendations could perpetuate eating disorders, Nagata said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Too much water can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiency, and other diseases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Even a small, nutrient-dense meal can help transition the body out of its overnight fast.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
Adjective
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The company, founded in 1980, is best known for its meal replacements, protein shakes, nutritional teas and vitamins.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2026
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That makes this holistic treatment a good fit for someone with hair loss driven in part by nutritional deficiencies.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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