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nutrient 1. any of the mineral substances that are absorbed by the roots of plants for nourishment 2. any substance that nourishes an organism 3. providing or contributing to nourishment nutrient [′nü·trē·ənt] (biology) Providing nourishment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These are groupings of foods with a general commonality of nutrient profile. Nutrient profiles of CDG and #2 yellow corn grain differ in two main ways: 1) Starch content in CDG is low because it is the feedstock for ethanol; 2) Nutrient concentrations are typically three to four times greater in CDG than in corn grain. For example, sometimes the nutrient profile can change seasonally or by building. |
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