nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion nu̇-ˈtri-shən 
nyu̇-
nyu̇- 1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
foods that are necessary for human nutrition
2
: nourishment sense 1
… get adequate nutrition both before and during the race.
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John Hanc nutritional
nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nəl
adjective nyu̇-
nutritionally adverb
Example Sentences
The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class. good nutrition and proper exercise
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Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 By combining critical variables like weather, disease, population, war, nutrition, and macroeconomic data, WFP can display insights on an interactive map that is accessible and free to use. Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 School menus, nutrition and allergen information can be found at eusd.net/departments/child-nutrition-services, on schoolcafe.com, or via Facebook and Instagram @EUSD Nutrition. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 In the future, Mickelson hopes that teammates can organize physical therapy, recovery, nutrition, and travel arrangements together in order to maximize their potential on the course. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Campbell was a grand champion and state fair delegate in the clothing and textiles category and a grand champion in the esports and foods and nutrition categories. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Hunger and poor nutrition can significantly undermine learning. Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Our focus is on those 358 days a year that our student-athletes are here getting instruction, having nutrition, weight room, sports medicine. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 Recruits who failed the fitness standard get classes on nutrition, exercise, physical therapy, sleep habits and other health skills leading to safe and healthy weight loss. Lolita C. Baldor, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English nutricioun, from Late Latin nutrition-, nutritio, from Latin nutrire
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion nu̇-ˈtri-shən
nyu̇-
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished : the processes by which a living thing takes in and uses nutrients
Medical Definition
nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
2
: food sense 1, nourishment
nutritional
adjective
as in nutritive
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth the doctor recommended nutritional supplements Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- nutritive
- dietary
- nutrient
- nutritious
- nourishing
- dietetic
- beneficial
- healthful
- healthy
- enriched
- fortified
- wholesome
- salutary
- salubrious
- restorative
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonnutritive
- fattening
- unhealthy
- unhealthful
- nonnutritious
- unwholesome
- insalubrious