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(NOO-tree-ent)
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| 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. |
Previous Definitions: | nucleotide, nucleus, nurse, nursing home, nutraceutical | Next Definitions: | nutrition, nutrition therapy, nutritional counseling, nutritional status, nutritional supplement |
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