nutrition
nyoo-TRIHSH-uhn
Nutrition (noun) means the process by which living things take in and use food for growth and health. Example: “Good nutrition is important for children while their bodies are still growing.”
noun
1
The process by which living things take in and use food for growth and health.
"Good nutrition is important for children while their bodies are still growing."
"A student of nutrition learns how the body turns meals into energy."
"The course covers the basics of nutrition and healthy eating."
2
Nourishment; the food a person or organism needs.
"The school provides free breakfasts to make sure every pupil gets enough nutrition."
"Poor nutrition left the rescued puppies thin and weak."
"The refugees badly needed proper nutrition after weeks of scarcity."
How to use nutrition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow the body takes in and uses food, or the quality of the food itself.
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good nutrition
poor nutrition
nutrition label
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Etymology
Borrowed via French nutrition from Latin nutritio, related to nutrire, "to nourish".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nutrition” mean?
The word “nutrition” means the process by which living things take in and use food for growth and health. In plain terms, how the body takes in and uses food, or the quality of the food itself.
How do you pronounce “nutrition”?
“Nutrition” is pronounced nyoo-TRIHSH-uhn (/nuˈtɹɪʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “nutrition” in a sentence?
Here is “nutrition” used in a sentence: “The course covers the basics of nutrition and healthy eating.”
What part of speech is “nutrition”?
“Nutrition” is a noun.
Where does the word “nutrition” come from?
The word “nutrition” comes from Latin. Borrowed via French nutrition from Latin nutritio, related to nutrire, "to nourish".
Is “nutrition” a common word?
“Nutrition” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “nutrition” have?
“Nutrition” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process by which living things take in and use food for growth and health.
What is the difference between nutrition and a nutrient?
Nutrition is the overall process by which living things take in and use food for growth and health, or the nourishment itself. A nutrient is a single substance in food, such as a vitamin or protein, that the body uses as part of that process.
What is the difference between nutrition and diet?
Nutrition is the process of taking in and using food for growth and health, and it can also mean the nourishment a body needs. Diet refers to the particular selection of foods a person usually eats, so good nutrition depends partly on a balanced diet.
What words commonly go with nutrition?
Nutrition often appears with adjectives such as good, poor, and balanced, as in good nutrition. It also forms common phrases like nutrition label, nutrition facts, and clinical nutrition.
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