Nutrients

Essential substances found in food for growth and health.

dietary essentials nutritive substances

Substances found in food that are essential for growth, maintenance, and overall health of living organisms. They include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Etymology

From Old French nutrient, from Latin nutritivus, 'nourishing', from nutrire 'to nourish'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Nutrients are like building blocks in food that help our bodies grow and stay healthy, such as vitamins for strong bones and carbohydrates for energy.

Fun Facts

There are six main categories of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water
Some nutrients, like vitamin D, can be produced by the body itself
Different foods provide different combinations of nutrients

FAQ

What are nutrients? Substances in food that provide nourishment
Why do we need nutrients? They help our bodies grow, repair themselves, and function properly
Where do we get nutrients? From the food we eat

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

nourishment sustenance

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

food substances

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

carbohydrates proteins fats vitamins minerals water

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

food diet

Indexes

biological functional health-related

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