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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
Generally, pancakes can hold a slight advantage for sustained energy and nutrient quality.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
The award-winning Star Flower Niacinamide serum contains thousands of sparkling micro pearls, each packed with fresh, nutrient-rich actives for concentrated calming benefits and deep hydration to smooth the look of pores and fine lines.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The same study also indicated a notable reduction in nutrient runoff.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Risk runs higher for people with darker skin tones, limited sun exposure, obesity, or conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
The award-winning Star Flower Niacinamide serum contains thousands of sparkling micro pearls, each packed with fresh, nutrient-rich actives for concentrated calming benefits and deep hydration to smooth the look of pores and fine lines.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The same study also indicated a notable reduction in nutrient runoff.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Risk runs higher for people with darker skin tones, limited sun exposure, obesity, or conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
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This article is meant to inform the general reader and is not a substitute for medical advice from a physician or nutritional advice from a dietitian and/or nutritionist.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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That said, there are many foods that may not be very aesthetically pleasing, but pack a nutritional punch.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
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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 30 May. 2026.
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