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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 Compared to other diets, this one focuses on addition more than restriction; rather than emphasizing cutting calories or weight loss, this method of eating focuses on overall health and nutrient density. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025 Improve enforcement of nutrient management plans. Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025 This nutrient-rich fruit is high in fiber and monounsaturated fats to help regulate glucose levels. Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 Both are nutrient-dense, but almond butter is higher in vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber. Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nutrient
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  • This interruption directly impacts approximately 4,200 recipients who depend on WIC assistance for infant formula, healthy food and nutritional support.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The fruits and vegetables may lose some nutritional value during transport.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • Thus, even if a farmer primarily relied on corn for sustenance and/or trade, planting beans and squash alongside the maize increased the nutritive value of the same area.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The Super soy subtype was engineered by the researchers giving it a heart-friendly fat profile, trimming out non-nutritive sugars, and ditching the flavor-spiking enzyme lipoxygenase.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025

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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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