Enriched
Enriched
Enriched (pronunciation: /ɪnˈrɪtʃt/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a substance that has had nutrients added to it that were lost during processing.
Etymology
The term "enriched" comes from the Latin word "enriche", which means to make rich or wealthy. In the context of medicine and health, it refers to the process of adding nutrients to a substance to increase its nutritional value.
Related Terms
- Nutrient: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
- Processing: The series of changes that a substance undergoes to become a finished product.
- Substance: A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.
- Health: The state of being free from illness or injury.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "enriched" is often used to describe food or other substances that have been fortified with nutrients. This is often done to replace nutrients that were lost during processing, or to add additional nutrients that are not naturally present in the substance. For example, enriched flour is flour that has had certain nutrients added back in after they were lost during the milling process.
Enriched substances are often used in medical treatments and dietary plans to help patients get the nutrients they need. For example, a patient with a vitamin deficiency might be prescribed an enriched food or supplement to help them get the necessary amount of that vitamin.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enriched
- Wikipedia's article - Enriched
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