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nutrition

[ noo-trish-uhn, nyoo- ]

noun

  1. the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished; the use of food for life, health, and growth:

    Our program helps families learn about nutrition and make the most of their food budget.

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

    Most animals have holozoic nutrition—they take in whole food and then digest it into smaller particles.

  3. food or nutriment; any substance used or needed for nourishment:

    Billions of people rely on seafood for essential nutrition.

    The chart shows nutrition information for each menu item, including fat, protein, and so on.

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

    She has a master's degree in nutrition from the University of Oslo.

  5. the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession:

    She now runs a consultancy specializing in naturopathy and nutrition.



nutrition

/ ːˈٰɪʃə /

noun

  1. a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissues alimentarytrophic
  2. the act or process of nourishing
  3. the study of nutrition, esp in humans
“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

nutrition

/ Դ̅̅-ٰĭə /

  1. 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.
  2. The scientific study of food and nourishment, including food composition, dietary guidelines, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.
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Derived Forms

  • ԳˈٰپDzԲ, adverb
  • ԳˈٰپDzԲ, adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of nutrition1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Late Latin ūٰīپō- (stem of ūٰīپō ) “a feeding,” equivalent to Latin ūٰī(ܲ) (past participle of ūٰī “to feed”; nourish ) + -ō- -ion
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of nutrition1

C16: from Late Latin ūٰīپō, from ūٰī to nourish
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Starting Aug. 1, the dyes will be banned from meals served through school nutrition programs, according to the governor's office.

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He insisted that "we see a correlation between people who get hurt by measles and people who don’t have good nutrition or who don’t have a good exercise regimen," for which there is no evidence.

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Treatment for affected animals includes tube feeding and IV fluids twice daily, which provides them with nutrition and medication until their seizures are under control, Warner said.

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According to nutrition experts, prebiotic sodas, with their blend of gut-friendly fibers and plant-based compounds, can offer some real benefits, especially for digestion and gut health.

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The initiative, which gets people tested and get them treatment they need including proper nutrition, is run by a local aid organisation, Nari Maitree.

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