nutrient-dense
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nutrient density noun
Example Sentences
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For generations, it has symbolized resilience and rural life, valued for its toughness, ability to graze on marginal land, and nutrient-dense milk that supported small farmers.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
He thinks GLP-1 drugs are "changing the culture", making it fashionable to eat more nutrient-dense foods and "adding oxygen to existing trends".
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Some ingredients commonly found in Chinese fine dining include qi-boosting gelatinous fish maw, collagen-rich bird’s nest and nutrient-dense sea cucumber.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
These species need more nutrient-dense food than ruminants – grazers like cattle, sheep, goats and bison, with four-chambered stomachs that digest their food in stages.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024
“They’re desiccated, or freeze-dried, to preserve the organs as a nutrient-dense powder,” a representative of the store said via email.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024
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