(nutrition) A compound that must be obtained from food for survival.
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Essential-nutrient Sentence Examples
Is milk the only source of some obscure essential nutrient?
Potash is an essential nutrient for all crops and for grassland and livestock nutrition.
If your cat's food is heavily plant-based, there is a risk that it may be deficient in this essential nutrient if the product is not fortified with it.
B vitamins are not the only essential nutrient found in cat foods.
Protein is an essential nutrient and is important for good health.