NUTRIENT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

nutrient

adjective

ˈnü-trē-ənt

Definition of nutrient

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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 That nutritional profile has made sardines a particularly popular choice among people looking to add more nutrient-rich foods to their diets. — Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Next Steps Opt for a mix of nuts to maximize nutrient variety in your yogurt. — Julia Ries Wexler, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026 These microscopic roundworms play an important role in sediment health, nutrient cycling and marine food webs. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Plus, relying heavily on these foods may mean eating fewer nutrient-dense options like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains, Balady says. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutrient

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Most hair loss supplements are too generalized to address specific nutritional deficiencies, and any hair loss serum should have clinical trials to back it up, Kingsley says.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
What nutrition experts say about dirty sodas The nutritional profile is where the fun runs into a wall.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nutritional

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Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
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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