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Nutrient
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A chemical compound (such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin, or mineral) contained in foods. These compounds are used by the body to function and grow. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A property indicating that a food component must be taken into the body preformed and in sufficient quantity to meet the body's needs for growth, reproduction and/or maintenance of health. (NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)
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