Nutrientprocessing
Nutrientprocessing refers to the sequence of biological and chemical processes by which nutrients are transformed, absorbed, and utilized by living organisms, as well as the handling of nutrients in food systems and environmental contexts.
In humans and animals, digestion breaks down macronutrients; enzymes and bile facilitate the breakdown of carbohydrates,
In plants and microbes, nutrientprocessing involves uptake of minerals from soil via roots, transport through xylem
In food science, nutrient processing covers processing steps that affect nutrient content and bioavailability, including cooking,
Environmental considerations include nutrient cycling and eutrophication risks from excess nutrient runoff, as well as strategies