essential nutrients

es·sen·tial nu·tri·ents

nutritional substances required for optimal health. These must be in the diet, because they are not formed metabolically within the body.

es·sen·tial nu·tri·ents

(ĕ-senshăl nūtrē-ĕnts) Dietary substances required for optimal health that must be consumed because they are not provided by the body.

es·sen·tial nu·tri·ents

(ĕ-senshăl nūtrē-ĕnts) Dietary substances required for optimal health that must be consumed because they are not provided by the body.