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essential nutrient

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Main Entry:  essential nutrient
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  any substance that must be obtained from the diet because the body cannot make it in sufficient quantity to meet its needs
Example:  Dietary Protein: An Essential Nutrient For Bone Health.
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