nutrition
Americannoun
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the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished; the use of food for life, health, and growth.
Our program helps families learn about nutrition and make the most of their food budget.
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Biology. the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material.
Most animals have holozoic nutrition—they take in whole food and then digest it into smaller particles.
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food or nutriment; any substance used or needed for nourishment.
Billions of people rely on seafood for essential nutrition.
The chart shows nutrition information for each menu item, including fat, protein, and so on.
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the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, especially of humans.
She has a master's degree in nutrition from the University of Oslo.
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the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession.
She now runs a consultancy specializing in naturopathy and nutrition.
noun
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a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissues
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the act or process of nourishing
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the study of nutrition, esp in humans
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The process by which living organisms obtain food and use it for growth, metabolism, and repair. The stages of nutrition include ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion.
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The scientific study of food and nourishment, including food composition, dietary guidelines, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.
Other Word Forms
- hypernutrition noun
- nutritional adjective
- nutritionally adverb
- nutritionary adjective
- supernutrition noun
Etymology
Origin of nutrition
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Late Latin nūtrītiōn- (stem of nūtrītiō ) “a feeding,” equivalent to Latin nūtrīt(us) (past participle of nūtrīre “to feed”; nourish ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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"We hope we are a bit ahead of the curve in our behaviours around nutrition, physical performance, conditioning, innovation and technology, but it's getting competitive," says British Curling's head of performance services Nikki Gibson.
From BBC
What began as a counterculture movement went mainstream, shaping an understanding of health and nutrition that still dominates American culture today.
The Dutch ingredients supplier said Monday that the sale marks the final step in its yearslong effort to become a company fully focused on human nutrition, health and beauty.
As interest grows in healthier alternatives to traditional wheat-based foods, scientists are exploring new ingredients that can improve nutrition without sacrificing practicality.
From Science Daily
The results point to new possibilities in the emerging field of sensory nutrition.
From Science Daily
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