nutrientgroups
nounUK /ˈnjuːtriənt ɡruːps/
US /ˈnuːtriənt ɡruːps/
Nutrient groups are the different kinds of food parts that help your body grow and stay healthy.
We learned about the five nutrient groups in health class today.
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2. Categories used by nutritionists to classify foods by the main nutrients they provide.
The chart divided foods into nutrient groups like proteins and grains.
3. Sets of chemical substances that living things need to survive and function.
Plants absorb different nutrient groups from the soil.
4. Groups of nutrients listed on a food label for dietary tracking.
The app sorts your meals by nutrient groups to show balance.