nutrition
pronunciation
How to pronounce nutrition in British English:
UK [njuˈtrɪʃn]
How to pronounce nutrition in American English:
US [nuˈtrɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
- a source of materials to nourish the body
- the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
Word Origin
- nutrition
- nutrition: see nurse
- 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).
Synonym
Example
- 1. They suffer the diseases of poor nutrition .
- 2. Beth aldrich is a certified integrative health and nutrition coach .
- 3. Milk is a near perfect nutrition .
- 4. Let 's talk about nutrition first .
- 5. Nutrition varies also within households .