Essential nutrient: meaning, definitions and examples

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essential nutrient

 

[ ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈnjuːtriənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dietary

Essential nutrients are compounds that the body cannot produce on its own and must be obtained through diet. These nutrients are necessary for the body to function properly and maintain overall health.

Synonyms

necessary nutrients, required nutrients, vital nutrients

Examples of usage

  • Protein, vitamins, and minerals are all examples of essential nutrients.
  • Without essential nutrients, the body may experience deficiencies and health problems.
  • Eating a balanced diet ensures that you get all the essential nutrients your body needs.

Translations

Translations of the word "essential nutrient" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nutriente essencial

🇮🇳 आवश्यक पोषक तत्व

🇩🇪 essentieller Nährstoff

🇮🇩 nutrisi esensial

🇺🇦 основна поживна речовина

🇵🇱 niezbędny składnik odżywczy

🇯🇵 必須栄養素

🇫🇷 nutriment essentiel

🇪🇸 nutriente esencial

🇹🇷 temel besin

🇰🇷 필수 영양소

🇸🇦 مغذٍ أساسي

🇨🇿 esenciální živina

🇸🇰 esenciálna živina

🇨🇳 必需营养素

🇸🇮 bistveno hranilo

🇮🇸 nauðsynlegt næringarefni

🇰🇿 маңызды қоректік зат

🇬🇪 აუცილებელი საკვები ნივთიერება

🇦🇿 əsas qida maddəsi

🇲🇽 nutriente esencial

Etymology

The concept of essential nutrients dates back to the early 20th century when scientists began to identify specific compounds necessary for human health. Through research and experimentation, the importance of essential nutrients in maintaining health and preventing diseases has become widely recognized.