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
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The chief takeaway from this study is that every bit of exercise is important, said Dr. Sean P. Heffron, an assistant professor of medicine and director of cardiovascular fitness and nutrition at New York University Langone Medical Health.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Factors like nutrition and sleep are likely to have a far greater impact.
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Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Factors like nutrition and sleep are likely to have a far greater impact.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
The ritualistic nature of makeup or skincare routines, mindfulness meditations, and prioritizing nutrition and rest are all ways to feed into ourselves during trying times.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
The rising country music star opens up about his training and nutrition regimen ahead of his 'Relapse' tour.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Nutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrition. Accessed 22 Nov. 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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