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| − | A '''Nutrient''' is anything measurable that an ingredient contributes to a [[Formula|diet]], such as protein or fat. The common definition of the word 'nutrient' suggests that nutrient is something beneficial. For purposes of formulating a [[Formula|diet]], even harmful substances can be regarded as nutrients, as long as there are measurements for them. In a [[Formula|formula]], you can specify a maximum amount | + | A '''Nutrient''' is anything measurable that an ingredient contributes to a [[Formula|diet]], such as protein or fat. The common definition of the word 'nutrient' suggests that nutrient is something beneficial. For purposes of formulating a [[Formula|diet]], even harmful substances can be regarded as nutrients, as long as there are measurements for them. In a [[Formula|formula]], you can specify a maximum amount. You can use the maximum amount to restrict the quantity of something harmful in a [[Formula|diet]]. In the broad sense that a nutrient is anything measurable that an ingredient brings, cost could be thought of as a kind of nutrient. {{TGF_title}} optimizes for cost when it solves a formula. In the future other goals such as growth or health could be the target instead. |
Latest revision as of 19:52, 5 February 2014
A Nutrient is anything measurable that an ingredient contributes to a diet, such as protein or fat. The common definition of the word 'nutrient' suggests that nutrient is something beneficial. For purposes of formulating a diet, even harmful substances can be regarded as nutrients, as long as there are measurements for them. In a formula, you can specify a maximum amount. You can use the maximum amount to restrict the quantity of something harmful in a diet. In the broad sense that a nutrient is anything measurable that an ingredient brings, cost could be thought of as a kind of nutrient. Tower Grove Feed optimizes for cost when it solves a formula. In the future other goals such as growth or health could be the target instead.
