Definitions for Nutrient
ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu-nu·tri·ent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. food, nutrientnoun

   any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

2. nutrientadjective

   any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis

3. alimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritiveadjective

   of or providing nourishment

   "good nourishing stew"

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1. Nutrientnoun

   Specifically: (Microbiology) A substance added to the growth medium of a microorganism to promote growth.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nutrientnoun

   A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

2. nutrientadjective

   providing nourishment

3. Etymology: From nutriens, present participle of nutrire.

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1. Nutrient

   A nutrient is a substance used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce. The requirement for dietary nutrient intake applies to animals, plants, fungi, and protists. Nutrients can be incorporated into cells for metabolic purposes or excreted by cells to create non-cellular structures, such as hair, scales, feathers, or exoskeletons. Some nutrients can be metabolically converted to smaller molecules in the process of releasing energy, such as for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and fermentation products (ethanol or vinegar), leading to end-products of water and carbon dioxide. All organisms require water. Essential nutrients for animals are the energy sources, some of the amino acids that are combined to create proteins, a subset of fatty acids, vitamins and certain minerals. Plants require more diverse minerals absorbed through roots, plus carbon dioxide and oxygen absorbed through leaves. Fungi live on dead or living organic matter and meet nutrient needs from their host. Different types of organisms have different essential nutrients. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is essential, meaning it must be consumed in sufficient amounts, to humans and some other animal species, but some animals and plants are able to synthesize it. Nutrients may be organic or inorganic: organic compounds include most compounds containing carbon, while all other chemicals are inorganic. Inorganic nutrients include nutrients such as iron, selenium, and zinc, while organic nutrients include, among many others, energy-providing compounds and vitamins. A classification used primarily to describe nutrient needs of animals divides nutrients into macronutrients and micronutrients. Consumed in relatively large amounts (grams or ounces), macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water) are primarily used to generate energy or to incorporate into tissues for growth and repair. Micronutrients are needed in smaller amounts (milligrams or micrograms); they have subtle biochemical and physiological roles in cellular processes, like vascular functions or nerve conduction. Inadequate amounts of essential nutrients, or diseases that interfere with absorption, result in a deficiency state that compromises growth, survival and reproduction. Consumer advisories for dietary nutrient intakes, such as the United States Dietary Reference Intake, are based on deficiency outcomes and provide macronutrient and micronutrient guides for both lower and upper limits of intake. In many countries, macronutrients and micronutrients in significant content are required by regulations to be displayed on food product labels. Nutrients in larger quantities than the body needs may have harmful effects. Edible plants also contain thousands of compounds generally called phytochemicals which have unknown effects on disease or health, including a diverse class with non-nutrient status called polyphenols, which remain poorly understood as of 2017.

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1. nutrient

   A nutrient is a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth. They can be acquired through food and utilized by the body. Nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water. Some nutrients are essential, meaning they cannot be synthesized by the body and must be consumed through our diet.

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1. Nutrientadjective

   nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth

2. Nutrientnoun

   any substance which has nutritious qualities, i. e., which nourishes or promotes growth

3. Etymology: [L. nutriens, p. pr. of nutrire. See Nourish.]

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1. Nutrient

   A nutrient is a chemical that an organism needs to live and grow or a substance used in an organism's metabolism which must be taken in from its environment. They are used to build and repair tissues, regulate body processes and are converted to and used as energy. Methods for nutrient intake vary, with animals and protists consuming foods that are digested by an internal digestive system, but most plants ingest nutrients directly from the soil through their roots or from the atmosphere. Organic nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins. Inorganic chemical compounds such as dietary minerals, water, and oxygen may also be considered nutrients. A nutrient is said to be "essential" if it must be obtained from an external source, either because the organism cannot synthesize it or produces insufficient quantities. Nutrients needed in very small amounts are micronutrients and those that are needed in larger quantities are called macronutrients. The effects of nutrients are dose-dependent and shortages are called deficiencies. See healthy diet for more information on the role of nutrients in human nutrition.

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1. nutrient

   A variety of matter created to give energy and life.

   Nutrients are beneficial to both humans and animals.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 28, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Nutrient in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Nutrient in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Nutrient in a Sentence

1. Keri Gans:

   Honestly, I never tell my patients to cut calories, i much prefer they focus their attention on creating well-balanced meals that include nutrient-rich foods and portion control.

2. Wellness Officer Maha Tahiri:

   It's very significant for a nutrient like sodium because it really defines a lot of the taste, we did it in a very, very mindful way.

3. Kari Ryan:

   We saw the synergies in taking our mission and the mission of the academy and making them into one to drive education and awareness around the nutrient needs of children and how to address them.

4. Evelyn Attia:

   The very thing that will be needed to help someone feel better, restoration of healthy weight and normalization of nutrient intake, those are things that are core fears for anyone who's affected with one of these illnesses.

5. Arthur Eidelman:

   The nutrient value of breast milk will supply all the needs of the baby. There is no need to measure it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Nutrient
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Nutrient
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nutrient
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrient
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nutrient
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Nutrient