Definition

A substance found in plants that is beneficial for health and provides nutrition.

Example

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can increase your intake of phytonutrients.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of phytonutrient benefits in fruits and vegetables?

Yeah, I've read that they can be really good for our health.

Exactly! It’s amazing how phytonutrients can help prevent diseases.

I should definitely add more colorful veggies to my diet then!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phytonutrient → It is formed from "phyto-" (from Greek "phyton", meaning plant) and "nutrient" (from Latin "nutrientem", meaning nourishing). The word "phytonutrient" refers to substances that nourish and are derived from plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phyto-' meaning 'plant' and 'nutrient' meaning 'nourishing' — phytonutrients are plant-derived substances that nourish.

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