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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New nutrition guidance from the American Heart Association advises getting protein from plants rather than meat, choosing low-fat or fat-free dairy and using olive, soybean and canola oils instead of beef tallow and butter.
Beijing’s support could help stabilize sentiment in formula, nutrition, and baby-care categories that have been shrinking with the birthrate.
From Barron's
The research highlights a key point about nutrition and supplements.
From Science Daily
Even more striking, the nutrient profile of larvae matched that of bees feeding naturally, suggesting the supplement closely replicates real pollen nutrition.
From Science Daily
In January, the company was named in a lawsuit by three plaintiffs claiming that independent testing showed the bars contained more calories and fat than shown on their nutrition labels.
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