Nutriment

Pronunciation: /ˈnuˈtɹɪmˈɛnt/

Nutriment (noun)

  1. Something in food that the body uses to grow, repair itself, and stay healthy.
  2. Any substance that supports living things by providing materials for body functions.

Examples

  • Vegetables provide nutriment for the body.
  • Protein is nutriment that helps the body grow.