Definition of «primary source of nutrition»

The phrase "primary source of nutrition" refers to the food or drink that provides an organism with its essential energy and nutrients. This is different from secondary sources, which provide supplementary nutrients not obtained from primary sources. The primary source varies depending on the species - for humans it's usually a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and healthy fats; while for animals like cows or chickens, their primary source is specific to them such as grasses or feed.

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Sentences with «primary source of nutrition»

First and foremost, it's important to remember that breastmilk or formula should be your baby's primary source of nutrition for much of the first year. (homemade-baby-food-recipes.com)
When assessed at age 30, those whose primary source of nutrition as children came from breastfeeding performed better on intelligence tests. (verywellfamily.com)
Being someone's primary source of nutrition sounds much easier than it really is. (babygaga.com)
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