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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. nutrition physiology
  4. nutrient retention
  1. Fields of Study
  2. nutrition
  3. nutrition physiology
  4. nutrient retention

Preferred term

nutrient retention

Type

  • Topic

Broader concept

Related concepts

Scope note

  • Use for the ability of organisms to hold onto nutrients in the system (balance, metabolism, body reserves, etc.); for changes in food nutrient content due to processing (preparation, storage, handling, etc.) USE food nutrient losses.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/55445

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