nounmasculinepl: nutrients / nutrientes
nutriente
1. A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Proteins are essential nutrients for building muscle tissue.
Proteínas são nutrientes essenciais para a construção de tecido muscular.
2. Any of the substances in food that provides nourishment, such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
The soil was enriched with nutrients to improve crop yield.
O solo foi enriquecido com nutrientes para melhorar o rendimento da colheita.
3. In ecology, organic or inorganic substances required by living organisms for growth and metabolism
Plants absorb nutrients through their root systems.
As plantas absorvem nutrientes através de seus sistemas radiculares.
In Brazil, 'nutriente' is a technical term widely used in nutrition education, agriculture, and health contexts. The country's emphasis on natural foods and açaí, quinoa, and other superfoods has increased popular awareness of nutrient content. In the USA, nutrient labeling on food packages is mandatory by FDA regulations, making 'nutrient' a familiar term in everyday consumer life.
Related Idioms & Phrases
nutrient-rich / rico em nutrientes
nutrient deficiency / deficiência de nutrientes
nutrient cycle / ciclo de nutrientes
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