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nutrition

/nuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/
nu · tri · tion
Adverb:nutritionally
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Adjective:nutritional
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1

The physiological process of providing or obtaining the food and nutrients necessary for health, metabolism, and growth.

Example

"Proper nutrition and regular physical exercise are essential for maintaining long-term cardiovascular health."

2

The branch of science that studies nutrients in food, how the body utilizes them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.

Example

"She earned her master's degree in clinical nutrition before working as a hospital dietitian."

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nutmeg
nutria
nutrient
nutrition
nutritional
nutritionally
nutritionist

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French nutrition or directly from Late Latin nutritionem ('a nourishing'), derived from the Latin verb nutrire ('to nourish, suckle, or feed').

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