nutrition

[ noo-trish-uhn, nyoo- ]

/ nuˈtrɪʃ ən, nyu- /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR nutrition ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished.

the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, especially of humans.

the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material.

food; nutriment.

the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession.

Origin of nutrition

1375–1425; late Middle English <Late Latin nūtrītiōn- (stem of nūtrītiō) a feeding, equivalent to Latin nūtrīt(us) (past participle of nūtrīre to feed, nourish) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM nutrition

nu·tri·tion·al, nu·tri·tion·ar·y, adjectivenu·tri·tion·al·ly, adverbhy·per·nu·tri·tion, nounsu·per·nu·tri·tion, noun

Words nearby nutrition

nutrient vessel, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, Nutrilite, nutriment, nutrition, nutritionist, nutritionist's calorie, nutritious, nutritive, nutritive equilibrium

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for nutrition

The end result provides about 22 grams of protein, 44 grams of carbs, 17 grams of fat, and 430 calories, according to the nutrition details on the various packages I use.
This Delicious Japanese Breakfast Costs Under $1|Wes Siler|September 2, 2020|Outside Online
You can’t think about nutrition without thinking about agriculture policy.
How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Ep. 386 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 6, 2020|Freakonomics
That included departments like child nutrition services, facilities, transportation and others.
Accusations Flew, Then National School District Official Got Paid to Resign|Ashly McGlone|July 20, 2020|Voice of San Diego
The increase in male height makes sense because people were presumably healthier and better fed after the pandemic, and adult height is strongly influenced by nutrition and health status during childhood.
Males Are the Taller Sex. Estrogen, Not Fights for Mates, May Be Why.|Christie Wilcox|June 8, 2020|Quanta Magazine

It’s something that will compete on taste, price, and nutrition — the things that people actually care about.
The Future of Meat (Ep. 367 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 29, 2019|Freakonomics
“Most of the diseases we blame on nutrition are actually diseases of disempowerment,” Bacon said.
Why Your New Year’s Diet Will Fail|Carrie Arnold|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet, the nutrition facts might not tell the whole story here.
Bulletproof Coffee and the Case for Butter as a Health Food|DailyBurn|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Portable snacks are good to have on hand, too, says Jessica Crandall, RDN, Denver Wellness & Nutrition Director.
5 Hangover Cures to Save You After a Few Too Many|DailyBurn|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He does not walk, talk, eat, or drink, and he gets his nutrition—and watering!
U.K. Courts Grant Mother Right to End Her 12-Year-Old Disabled Daughter’s Life|Elizabeth Picciuto|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is a significant shift in the way we think about nutrition.
‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing|Daniela Drake|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now wherever we have a large yolk-sac we have developed on its surface a rich network of blood-vessels for purposes of nutrition.
A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)|David Starr Jordan
Under such powerful action, nutrition is drawn quickly from the soil and the plants ripen too quickly.
Tobacco Leaves|W. A. Brennan
They approach the proteids in composition, but unlike them they cannot form flesh or fulfil the same purpose in nutrition.
The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition|A. W. Duncan
Religion treated from the economic side, you know, the effect of lack of nutrition on character.
The Inside of the Cup, Complete|Winston Churchill
You have had a most interesting experience with eminent physiologists, and it has led you deep into the question of nutrition.
The New Glutton or Epicure|Horace Fletcher

British Dictionary definitions for nutrition

nutrition

/ (njuːˈtrɪʃən) /

noun

a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissuesRelated adjectives: alimentary, trophic

the act or process of nourishing

the study of nutrition, esp in humans

Derived forms of nutrition

nutritional or rare nutritionary, adjectivenutritionally, adverb

Word Origin for nutrition

C16: from Late Latin nūtrītiō, from nūtrīre to nourish

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for nutrition

nutrition

[ nōō-trĭsh′ən ]

n.

The process by which living organisms obtain food and use it for growth, metabolism, and repair. Its stages include ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion.

The science that deals with food and nourishment, including dietary guidelines, food composition, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.

Other words from nutrition

nu•tri′tion•al adj.

Scientific definitions for nutrition

nutrition

[ nōō-trĭsh′ən ]

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.

单词	nutrition
释义	nutrition [ noo-trish-uhn, nyoo- ] / nuˈtrɪʃ ən, nyu- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR nutrition ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished. the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, especially of humans. the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material. food; nutriment. the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession. Origin of nutrition 1375–1425; late Middle English <Late Latin nūtrītiōn- (stem of nūtrītiō) a feeding, equivalent to Latin nūtrīt(us) (past participle of nūtrīre to feed, nourish) + -iōn--ion OTHER WORDS FROM nutrition nu·tri·tion·al, nu·tri·tion·ar·y, adjectivenu·tri·tion·al·ly, adverbhy·per·nu·tri·tion, nounsu·per·nu·tri·tion, noun Words nearby nutrition nutrient vessel, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, Nutrilite, nutriment, nutrition, nutritionist, nutritionist's calorie, nutritious, nutritive, nutritive equilibrium Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for nutrition The end result provides about 22 grams of protein, 44 grams of carbs, 17 grams of fat, and 430 calories, according to the nutrition details on the various packages I use. This Delicious Japanese Breakfast Costs Under $1\|Wes Siler\|September 2, 2020\|Outside Online You can’t think about nutrition without thinking about agriculture policy. How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Ep. 386 Rebroadcast)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|August 6, 2020\|Freakonomics That included departments like child nutrition services, facilities, transportation and others. Accusations Flew, Then National School District Official Got Paid to Resign\|Ashly McGlone\|July 20, 2020\|Voice of San Diego The increase in male height makes sense because people were presumably healthier and better fed after the pandemic, and adult height is strongly influenced by nutrition and health status during childhood. Males Are the Taller Sex. Estrogen, Not Fights for Mates, May Be Why.\|Christie Wilcox\|June 8, 2020\|Quanta Magazine It’s something that will compete on taste, price, and nutrition — the things that people actually care about. The Future of Meat (Ep. 367 Rebroadcast)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|August 29, 2019\|Freakonomics “Most of the diseases we blame on nutrition are actually diseases of disempowerment,” Bacon said. Why Your New Year’s Diet Will Fail\|Carrie Arnold\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yet, the nutrition facts might not tell the whole story here. Bulletproof Coffee and the Case for Butter as a Health Food\|DailyBurn\|December 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Portable snacks are good to have on hand, too, says Jessica Crandall, RDN, Denver Wellness & Nutrition Director. 5 Hangover Cures to Save You After a Few Too Many\|DailyBurn\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He does not walk, talk, eat, or drink, and he gets his nutrition—and watering! U.K. Courts Grant Mother Right to End Her 12-Year-Old Disabled Daughter’s Life\|Elizabeth Picciuto\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This is a significant shift in the way we think about nutrition. ‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing\|Daniela Drake\|October 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Now wherever we have a large yolk-sac we have developed on its surface a rich network of blood-vessels for purposes of nutrition. A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)\|David Starr Jordan Under such powerful action, nutrition is drawn quickly from the soil and the plants ripen too quickly. Tobacco Leaves\|W. A. Brennan They approach the proteids in composition, but unlike them they cannot form flesh or fulfil the same purpose in nutrition. The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition\|A. W. Duncan Religion treated from the economic side, you know, the effect of lack of nutrition on character. The Inside of the Cup, Complete\|Winston Churchill You have had a most interesting experience with eminent physiologists, and it has led you deep into the question of nutrition. The New Glutton or Epicure\|Horace Fletcher British Dictionary definitions for nutrition nutrition / (njuːˈtrɪʃən) / noun a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissuesRelated adjectives: alimentary, trophic the act or process of nourishing the study of nutrition, esp in humans Derived forms of nutrition nutritional or rare nutritionary, adjectivenutritionally, adverb Word Origin for nutrition C16: from Late Latin nūtrītiō, from nūtrīre to nourish Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to nutrition nourishment, victuals, menu, nutriment, diet, sustenance, subsistence, dietetics Medical definitions for nutrition nutrition [ nōō-trĭsh′ən ] n. The process by which living organisms obtain food and use it for growth, metabolism, and repair. Its stages include ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion. The science that deals with food and nourishment, including dietary guidelines, food composition, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health. Other words from nutrition nu•tri′tion•al adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for nutrition nutrition [ nōō-trĭsh′ən ] 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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nutrition

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