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nutrition
[noo-trish-uhn, nyoo-]
noun
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.
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.
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.
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.
the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession.
She now runs a consultancy specializing in naturopathy and nutrition.
nutrition
/ ːˈٰɪʃə /
noun
a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissues
the act or process of nourishing
the study of nutrition, esp in humans
nutrition
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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nutritional adjective
- nutritionary adjective
- nutritionally adverb
- hypernutrition noun
- supernutrition noun
- ԳˈٰپDzԲ adverb
- ԳˈٰپDzԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nutrition1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nutrition1
Example Sentences
Murdock read everything he could on nutrition, trying to find a way to save her.
But experts believe the products should only be used sparingly, are not replacements for homemade meals, and can cause children health problems if used as their main source of nutrition.
I’ll go deeper into some of these specific strategies, like sleep and nutrition, below.
"It has been frustrating in many ways as it has shifted the focus away from the most important thing about food, which is the nutrition aspect."
While poor nutrition is causing new hazards in pregnancy, childbirth too has become far riskier.
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