lacking nutrient
[ˈlækɪŋ ˈnjuːtriənt]
adjective phrase
deficiente em nutrientes
1. containing insufficient nutrients or nutritional value; depleted of essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutritional components
The soil in that region is lacking nutrient, making it difficult to grow crops.
O solo naquela região é deficiente em nutrientes, dificultando o cultivo de lavouras.
2. describing food or diet that does not provide adequate nutrition for health and development
A diet lacking nutrient can lead to various health problems.
Uma dieta deficiente em nutrientes pode levar a vários problemas de saúde.
This term is commonly used in nutritional science, agriculture, and healthcare contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, discussions about nutrition and soil quality frequently employ this phrase in agricultural and health education settings.
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