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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
Nuts and seeds are small but nutrient-dense foods that support heart health, including helping lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Metabolic processes such as nutrient digestion, energy production, and the building and repairing of nerves and tissues of the body and brain are highly dependent on the quality of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids (fats) in a healthy diet, Liu said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
The addition of nutrient-rich sweet potatoes create a delicious twist on the traditional pound cake.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
The most effective way to meet these micronutrient needs is through nutrient-dense whole foods.
—Lauren Mallers
updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Metabolic processes such as nutrient digestion, energy production, and the building and repairing of nerves and tissues of the body and brain are highly dependent on the quality of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids (fats) in a healthy diet, Liu said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
The addition of nutrient-rich sweet potatoes create a delicious twist on the traditional pound cake.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
The most effective way to meet these micronutrient needs is through nutrient-dense whole foods.
—Lauren Mallers
updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
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That said, these examples offer fascinating insights into human nutritional resilience and diversity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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There was also plenty of fluff, not really containing enough nutritional value to be called word salad.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, consumption of the other non-nutritive sweeteners was associated with a faster decline in global cognition, particularly in working memory and verbal fluency, according to the study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Artificial sweeteners, also referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners or sugar substitutes, are sometimes used in products.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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