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单词 nutraceutical
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Definition of nutraceutical in English:

nutraceutical

noun ˌnjuːtrəˈs(j)uːtɪk(ə)lˌn(j)utrəˈsudɪk(ə)l
  • another term for functional food
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A pioneer in the nutraceutical / functional foods field is Lucille Farms, a manufacturer of Italian-style cheeses and supplier to food processors and the foodservice industry.
    • Health and obesity symposiums will focus on tailoring food choices to improve health, nutraceuticals and functional foods, fats and oils, and food chemistry.
    • Many so-called functional foods, health foods, and nutraceuticals have been entering into the mainstream US diet lately, with little or no regulation or testing.
    • Examples of nutraceuticals include soybeans, cranberry juice, green tea, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and wine.
    • Soy is a key ingredient in the growing market for nutraceuticals, or foods and drinks that have added health benefits.

Origin

1990s: from Latin nutrire 'nourish' + pharmaceutical.

Definition of nutraceutical in US English:

nutraceutical

nounˌn(y)o͞otrəˈso͞odik(ə)lˌn(j)utrəˈsudɪk(ə)l
  • A food containing health-giving additives and having medicinal benefit.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Soy is a key ingredient in the growing market for nutraceuticals, or foods and drinks that have added health benefits.
    • Health and obesity symposiums will focus on tailoring food choices to improve health, nutraceuticals and functional foods, fats and oils, and food chemistry.
    • Many so-called functional foods, health foods, and nutraceuticals have been entering into the mainstream US diet lately, with little or no regulation or testing.
    • A pioneer in the nutraceutical / functional foods field is Lucille Farms, a manufacturer of Italian-style cheeses and supplier to food processors and the foodservice industry.
    • Examples of nutraceuticals include soybeans, cranberry juice, green tea, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and wine.

Origin

1990s: from Latin nutrire ‘nourish’ + pharmaceutical.

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