an organic or inorganic substance found in food.
A group of chemicals that nourish growth. In the Chesapeake Bay system, nitrogen and phosphorus are the nutrients contributing to excessive plant (e.g., Algal) growth and eutrophication.
(1) A substance that nourishes the metabolic processes of the body. (2) The end product of digestion.
An herb or substance that affects the nutritive processes and metabolic changes in the body, supplies material for tissue building, contains necessary food values such as vitamins and minerals, or which acts to release these elements from other food which has already been eaten but not assimilated. (Syn: Nutriant, Nutritive)
The part of the food you eat that the body uses to grow, function, and stay alive. The major classes of nutrients that the body needs are proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, fats, and vitamins.
Nutrients are chemical substances contained in food and needed for the body to grow and function optimally. Nutrients fall into two classes: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are proteins, carbohydrates and fat. The group of micronutrients comprises vitamins and minerals. Eat a varied diet to get all the nutrients your body needs. For example, fish, meat and poultry contain much protein. Potatoes, rice and cereals are rich in carbohydrates. Fats are found in cheese, butter, meat products. Vitamins are abundant in vegetables and fruits. Dairy products are rich in minerals.
Elements or compounds essential to growth and development of living things (e.g., nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus).
any substance that the body can use to maintain its health
Something that provides food necessary for life and growth.
That portion of any element or compound in the soil that can be readily absorbed and assimilated to nourish growing plants.
a chemical which an organism obtains from its surrounding environment and uses either as an energy source or a source of the elements needed to biosynthesise cell constituents.
Animal: Material such as protein, vitamins, and minerals required for growth, maintenance, and repair of the body and material such as carbohydrates required for energy. Plant: An essential element in a particular ion or molecule that can be absorbed and used by the plant. For example, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus are essential elements; carbon dioxide, water, nitrate (NO3-), and phosphate (PO43-) are the respective nutrients.
A substance acquired from the environment that is needed for the survival, growth, and development of an organism.
As a pollutant, any element or compound, such as phosphorus or nitrogen, that fuels abnormally high organic growth in aquatic ecosystems ( e.g., eutrophication of a lake).
Any substance required by organisms for normal growth and maintenance.
An element which promotes growth.
An element that is necessary for growth and replacement of tissues, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
any substance in the soil or fertilizer that is essential for promoting the growth of plants.
Elements or compounds essential as raw materials for organism growth and development. These include C, H, O, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn, B, Cl, Ni and Mo plant nutrients. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
something needed by people, animals and plants for growth Trees make their food from nutrients they get from the soil.
A component of food that offers nourishment to the body
Any organic molecule needed by a p...
A substance added to foods that increases their vitamin, mineral and protein content.
An inorganic or organic compound that can be broken down in the body to produce energy.
substance necessary for life and growth.
an element or compound such as nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium that is necessary for plant growth. Fertilizers contain nutrients.
Food nutrients are the same substances found to make up living tissues - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water.
a chemical substance found in foods that provides energy for human metabolism and is needed for growth and repair of tissues, synthesis of enzymes and hormones and regulation of body processes.
any substance that provides nourishment, for example, the minerals that a plant takes from the soil or the constituents in food that keep a human body healthy and help it grow etc.
Nutrients are stuff such as carbohydrates,fats,proteins, and seven minerals needed every day in large amounts.
Chemicals that plants or other organisms need in order to grow and reproduce.
A substance derived from food, and is needed by the body to supply energy and maintain normal cell functioning, repair, and growth.
A substance which is necessary for the metabolic processes of the body. Nutrient classes include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water.
Vitamins for plants. Plants get their nutrients from the soil and pass them along to us when we eat the plants.
organic or inorganic materials used in the nutrition of primary producers
component found in all foods that provides nutrition to the body; includes carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins; water and fiber are sometimes also included; over 40 nutrients are considered essential and required to sustain the body.
any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue
of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew"
a chemical that plants need for growth
a food substance that in most cases supplies either the energy or the molecular building blocks the body requires
an element or compound necessary in carrying on an organisms functions and growth
a source of nourishment, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food, which gives energy and builds tissue
a substance that contains an element with an energy source and an element without
a substance that contains the essentials for life in the best amounts
a substance that is necessary for life
a substance that our bodies obtain from food for normal functioning, growth and repair
a substance that provides energy and sustenance to living organisms
Element or compound essential for animal and plant growth including nitrogen and phosphorus.
a non-irritating, easily digested agent which provides body nourishment and stimulates metabolic processes.
Any substance that promotes growth with living organisms. The term is generally applied to nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater, but is also applied to other essential and trace elements.
any number of inorganic or organic compounds used primary in nutrition; nutrients are cycled through food webs
Any substance assimilated by organisms which promotes growth and replacement of cellular constituents.
Foods and other substances we need for the body to work right. Examples are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals.
Any chemical element, ion, or compound required by an organism for the continuation of growth, reproduction, and other life processes.
an element essential for growth and survival of a given organism; directly or indirectly, it has one or more roles in metabolism that no other element fulfills.
An element or compound which is essential for growth and development of an organism: for example, carbon, nitrogen, or phosphorus.
Nourishing substance contained in foods that is released during digestion
Something that provides nourishment. Food for an animal, plant, fungi, or other organism.
a substance that provides nourishment to the body. Carbo-hydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals are all considered nutrients.
Substance needed to maintain life and health.
Any element necessary for plant growth.
An essential food substance.
Any organic molecule needed by a plant or animal can be called a nutrient.
something that nourishes; phosphorus is a key nutrient in influencing plant growth in lakes
A compound or element that is absorbed and utilized by plants in the process of their growth and reproduction.
a source of nourishment or food for living things.
Any substance which provides energy for growth (such as food, vitamins, minerals). When materials decompose, their nutrients are released.
Chemical compounds (water, protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals) that make up foods. These compounds are used in different ways by the body, i.e., to grow, function and stay alive.
any element an organism needs to live, grow, and reproduce
dissolved salts essential to life. zone layer: a layer of the atmosphere between 10 and 40 km above the earth's surface, called the stratosphere, where ozone molecules absorb dangerous ultraviolet radiation from the sun. eat: fibrous substance formed of partly decayed plant material.
a substance which provides nourishment
Any substance, especially in the soil, which is essential for, and promotes growth of plants. Generally applied to a group of a dozen or less common elements, especially nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Any substance assimilated by living things that promotes growth. The term is generally applied to nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater, but is also applied to other essential and trace elements.
Substance that supplies nutrition (includes macro and micro nutrients)
A raw material other than carbon dioxide and water that is needed by an autotroph to produce organic matter. Examples are nitrate and phosphate.
A substance derived from food, but is needed by the body to maintain normal cell functioning repair, growth, etc.
Any substance assimilated by living things that promotes growth. Source: EPO.
a naturally occurring element or compound (mineral) needed by living organisms. Some important nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium.
substance a living thing needs for energy and growth
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
Substances found in food that provide energy, promote growth and repair of tissues, and regulate metabolism.
plant food, essential elements N-P-K, secondary and trace elements fundamental to plant life
a substance that promotes growth and healthy biological function.
as a pollutant, any element or compound, such as phosphorous or nitrogen, that fuels abnormally high organic growth in aquatic ecosystems. Also see eutrophic.
as a pollutant, any element or compound such as phosphorous or nitrogen that fuels abnormally high organic growth in aquatic ecosystems. For example, eutrophication of a lake.
A substance that supplies nourishment for an organism to live. It can be food or chemical depending upon the organism.
any item that nourishes or promotes growth and metabolism. Nutrients act as cofactors in many vital physiological processes.
A source of nourishment, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food. Providing nourishment.
A mineral used by plants for growth or development.
Element or compound essential for animal and plant growth. Common nutrients in fertilizer include nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
essential elements for plant life include nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (N-P-K) as well as trace elements (which are specific to the plant).
Something that nourishes, especially as found in food.
A substance that provides the body with nourshiment in order to continue metabolism and the transfer of energy.
A substance obtained from food and in the body to promote growth, maintenance, and/or repair.
A substance which nourishes to promote the growth or repair of organic bodies. The major plant nutrients include carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur. [Lat. nutrire, nourish.
noun: that which feeds or nourishes
a group of chemicals ant nourish growth. Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients that contribute to excessive plant growth and eutrophication.
An element or compound essential as a raw material for organism growth and develop- ment.
a constituent of food necessary for normal physiologic function, e.g. vitamin C
An element or compound essential to growth and development of living things: e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium.
Chemical substances such as nitrates, phosphates, or potassium that are necessary for plant growth.
A substance that helps an organism stay alive, remain healthy, and grow.
Any mineral, compound, or element that sustains biological growth or development.
elements required by organisms for survival and growth ( e.g., nitrogen, phosphorous)
Any food constituent or ingredient that is required for or aids in the support of life.
A substance taken by a cell from its environment and used in catabolic or anabolic reactions.
Part of the food that is absorbed and used by the body for energy, growth and repair, and protection from disease.
Any substance an organism must take in to live, grow or reproduce.
A chemical compound (such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, or minerals) that make up foods. These compounds are used by the body to function and grow.
A chemical element or inorganic compound taken in by a green plant and used in organic syntheses
Food or substance that supplies the body with elements necessary for metabolism.
a substance that nourishes life. These are essential chemicals needed by plants or animals for growth. If other physical and chemical conditions are appropriate, excessive amounts of nutrients can lead to degradation of water quality by promoting excessive growth, accumulation, and subsequent decay of plants, especially algae. Some nutrients can be toxic to plants and animals at high concentrations.
A foodstuff or other substance that provides the body with nourishing factors for continued metabolism and survival, through the sustainability and transference of energy. (See also Macronutrients and Micronutrients).
Any substance, such as fertilizer, phosphorous, and nitrogen compounds, which enhances the growth of plants and animals.
providing nourishment; food specific to particular plants, animals, or organisms
A substance that provides nourishment for the maintenance of life and growth of plants or animals.
A valuable substance in food that a person requires to live, grow, or remain fit and healthy.
A substance, such as a vitamin, which provides elements for the ongoing functions of the body's metabolic processes.
Chemical elements or compounds that are essential raw materials for the growth and development of plants and/or soil organisms. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc are absorbed by roots from the soil and are necessary for completion of the normal life cycle of all plants.
an inorganic ( i.e. non-carbon-based) element required by an organism for normal growth and activity.
Chemical element essential for the growth and survival of an organism
A material that serves as food or provides nourishment
Any element or simple compound necessary for the health and survival of an organism. This includes air and water, as well as food.
A chemical compound (such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, a vitamin, or mineral) that is found in food. Nutrients are used by the body to function and maintain health.
Any substance that is assimilated (taken in) on organisms and promotes growth.
A substance or recognized plant nutrient, element, or compound which is used or sold for its plant nutritive content. The term can include livestock and poultry manures, compost as fertilizer, commercially manufactured chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge or any combination thereof.
Any substance which is required by a living organism which is required for its normal growth and development. Food and minerals are both nutrients.
A nutritive substance or ingredient.
Nitrogen and other minerals that animals and plants use for food
A nutrient is either a chemical element or compound used in an organism's metabolism or physiology. Six nutrient groups exist and are broadly classified into those providing energy, and those used as components in the body or cellular structures. A nutrient is essential to an organism if it cannot be synthesized in the organism and must be obtained from a food source.