nutrition

noun
UK: /njuːˈtrɪʃən/
US: /nuːˈtrɪʃən/

  1. The process of getting the food necessary for health and growth.

    1. Good nutrition is important for kids.
    2. This program promotes good nutrition and regular physical activity.

  2. The study of food and how it affects your health.

    1. She is studying nutrition at college.
    2. He gave a lecture on nutrition and a balanced diet to the students.

  3. The sum of processes by which an animal or plant takes in and uses food substances for growth and repair of tissues.

    1. Plant nutrition is essential for agriculture.
    2. The doctor emphasized the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy.

Synonyms

sustenance food diet alimentation nourishment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nutrition" in English means: The process of getting the food necessary for health and growth., The study of food and how it affects your health., The sum of processes by which an animal or plant takes in and uses food substances for growth and repair of tissues..

The phonetic transcription of "nutrition" is /njuːˈtrɪʃən/ in British English and /nuːˈtrɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nutrition": sustenance, food, diet, alimentation, nourishment.

Example usage of "nutrition": "Good nutrition is important for kids.". More examples on the page.