Nutrient density

Regarding ink, the relative thickness of a layer of printed ink. Also, regarding color, the relative ability of a color to either absorb light reflected from it, or block light ...

density

Industrial machinery; Industrial lubricants

The mass of a unit volume of a substance. Its numerical value varies with the units used.

density

Building materials; Tiles

The ratio of the mass of a body to its volume, or the mass per unit volume of the substance. When G. G. S. Units are used, the density of a substance is numerically equal to the ...

nutritional supplement

Health care; Nutrition

A preparation intended to supply nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet.

nutrient

Health care; Nutrition

Nourishment for growth or metabolism, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food such as protein.

macronutrient

Health care; Nutrition

Nutritionists often group nutrients into two subclasses, called macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients refer to those nutrients that form the major portion of your ...

magnesium

Health care; Nutrition

Magnesium is an essential mineral for the human body. It is needed for protein, bone, and fatty acid formation, making new cells, activating B vitamins, relaxing muscles, blood ...

manganese

Health care; Nutrition

Manganese is an essential trace mineral that is required in small amounts to manufacture enzymes necessary for the metabolism of proteins and fat. It also supports the immune ...

metabolic

Health care; Nutrition

Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur within us (or any living organism). Metabolism consists of anabolism (the buildup of substances) and ...