Phenomena and Processes

Nutrients

Various components of food that are required for nourishment.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Various components of food that are required for nourishment.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Nutrient
  • Macronutrients
  • Macronutrient

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Aspects Covered

28 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

2019; use FOOD 2007-2018

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  • Food (1963-2018)

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QU 145.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nutrients. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000078622. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000078622
  2. Nutrients. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrient
  3. Nutrients. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q181394