nutrition

[ noo-trish-uh n, nyoo- ]

/ nuˈtrɪʃ ən, nyu- /

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noun

the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished.

the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, especially of humans.

the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material.

food; nutriment.

the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession.

Nearby words

nutrient-dense, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, nutrilite, nutriment, nutrition, nutritionist, nutritionist's calorie, nutritious, nutritive, nutritive equilibrium

Origin of nutrition

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin nūtrītiōn- (stem of nūtrītiō) a feeding, equivalent to Latin nūtrīt(us) (past participle of nūtrīre to feed, nourish) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms

nu·tri·tion·al, nu·tri·tion·ar·y, adjectivenu·tri·tion·al·ly, adverbhy·per·nu·tri·tion, nounsu·per·nu·tri·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for nutrition

“Most of the diseases we blame on nutrition are actually diseases of disempowerment,” Bacon said.
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Yet, the nutrition facts might not tell the whole story here.
Bulletproof Coffee and the Case for Butter as a Health Food|DailyBurn|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Portable snacks are good to have on hand, too, says Jessica Crandall, RDN, Denver Wellness & Nutrition Director.
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He does not walk, talk, eat, or drink, and he gets his nutrition—and watering!
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This is a significant shift in the way we think about nutrition.
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Now wherever we have a large yolk-sac we have developed on its surface a rich network of blood-vessels for purposes of nutrition.
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Under such powerful action, nutrition is drawn quickly from the soil and the plants ripen too quickly.
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They approach the proteids in composition, but unlike them they cannot form flesh or fulfil the same purpose in nutrition.
The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition|A. W. Duncan
Religion treated from the economic side, you know, the effect of lack of nutrition on character.
The Inside of the Cup, Complete|Winston Churchill
You have had a most interesting experience with eminent physiologists, and it has led you deep into the question of nutrition.
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British Dictionary definitions for nutrition

nutrition

/ (njuːˈtrɪʃən) /

noun

a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissuesRelated adjectives: alimentary, trophic

the act or process of nourishing

the study of nutrition, esp in humans

Derived Forms

nutritional or rare nutritionary, adjectivenutritionally, adverb

Word Origin for nutrition

C16: from Late Latin nūtrītiō, from nūtrīre to nourish

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Medicine definitions for nutrition

nutrition

[ nōō-trĭsh′ən ]

n.

The process by which living organisms obtain food and use it for growth, metabolism, and repair. Its stages include ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion.

The science that deals with food and nourishment, including dietary guidelines, food composition, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.

Related forms

nu•tri′tion•al adj.

Science definitions for nutrition

nutrition

[ nōō-trĭsh′ən ]

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.

The scientific study of food and nourishment, including food composition, dietary guidelines, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.