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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nutritionally
adverb
Examples of nutrition in a Sentence
The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class.
good nutrition and proper exercise
Recent Examples on the Web
Among them are psychotherapists, social workers and religious leaders, nutrition experts, organized support groups and, of course, friends and family.
—Steven Petrow, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
At best ‘a waste of money’ A visitor to Nestlé’s GLP-1 nutrition site might not realize right away that it’s run by Nestlé.
—Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 3 July 2024
The company is specifically targeting the farm bill, which Congress adopts every five years to sustain federal agriculture and nutrition programs.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 1 July 2024
Though cheese sometimes gets a bad rap in the nutrition world due to its high calorie and fat content, most cheeses are nutritious and may benefit your health in several ways.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024
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Steven Petrow, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
At best ‘a waste of money’ A visitor to Nestlé’s GLP-1 nutrition site might not realize right away that it’s run by Nestlé.
—Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 3 July 2024
The company is specifically targeting the farm bill, which Congress adopts every five years to sustain federal agriculture and nutrition programs.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 1 July 2024
Though cheese sometimes gets a bad rap in the nutrition world due to its high calorie and fat content, most cheeses are nutritious and may benefit your health in several ways.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2024
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nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
especially
: the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and makes use of food substances
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
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