nutrition
[noo-trish-uh n, nyoo-]
- 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.
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Origin of nutrition
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Contemporary Examples
“Most of the diseases we blame on nutrition are actually diseases of disempowerment,” Bacon said.
Yet, the nutrition facts might not tell the whole story here.
Portable snacks are good to have on hand, too, says Jessica Crandall, RDN, Denver Wellness & Nutrition Director.
He does not walk, talk, eat, or drink, and he gets his nutrition—and watering!
U.K. Courts Grant Mother Right to End Her 12-Year-Old Disabled Daughter’s LifeElizabeth Picciuto
November 4, 2014
This is a significant shift in the way we think about nutrition.
Historical Examples
These questions of nutrition are still so imperfectly studied and understood!
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
Water is the greatest element of nutrition in gardens, but is easily polluted.
LawsPlato
The same laws which govern the nutrition of muscles, apply also to the vital organs.
The ArenaVarious
The diet from now on will be considered in the chapter "Diet and Nutrition."
The Mother and Her ChildWilliam S. Sadler
Water fills an important place in the nutrition of the body.
The Mother and Her ChildWilliam S. Sadler
nutrition
- 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
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Word Origin
C16: from Late Latin nūtrītiō, from nūtrīre to nourish
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Word Origin and History for nutrition
n.
early 15c., from Old French nutrition (14c.) and directly from Latin nutritionem (nominative nutritio) "a nourishing," noun of action from past participle stem of nutrire "to nourish, suckle" (see nourish).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
nutrition
(nōō-trĭsh′ən)- 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.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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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.
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