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 The warm water, the result of change in currents and stalling of the typical cold water upwelling that occurred along the coast, was nutrient-poor and led to steep crashes in phytoplankton and anchovy populations. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Excess maternal sugar could also lead to insulin resistance and placental impairment, which can impact nutrient delivery and influence fetal brain development, says Sullivan. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2026 Spinach Both raw and cooked spinach are nutrient-rich and offer many health benefits. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 29 July 2026 Separate jalapeños from brassicas like broccoli and kale to avoid nutrient competition. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutrient

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Small nutritional improvements today could yield health benefits that last decades.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Their popularity stems from their distinctive texture, natural sweetness, convenience, near year-round availability and impressive nutritional profile.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 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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