nutrition
nutrition
Definition
nu·tri·tion (no̵̅o̅ tris̸h′ən, nyo̵̅o̅-)
noun
- a nourishing or being nourished; esp., the series of processes by which an organism takes in and assimilates food for promoting growth and replacing worn or injured tissues
- anything that nourishes; nourishment; food
- the science or study of proper, balanced diet to promote health, esp. in human beings
Etymology: MFr < L nutritio, nutricio < nutrix, nurse
nu·tri′·tional adjective
nu·tri′·tion·ally adverb
nutrition
Synonyms
nutrition
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- improve: GM crops have tremendous potential to improve nutrition of the masses.
Adjective modifier
- parenteral: Total parenteral nutrition: Often requires the addition of unlicensed medicines by pharmacists.
- enteral: Early enteral nutrition is recommended but there is no need to restrict protein or calories.
- optimum: For optimum nutrition you may also wish to supplement their diet with a daily multi.
- artificial: Paragraph 81 materially provides: " Where death is not imminent, it usually will be appropriate to provide artificial nutrition or hydration.
- maternal: Good maternal nutrition is important for the preparation and maintenance of breast feeding.
- optimal: To make the results more meaningful, I need to provide the optimal nutrition to both treatment & non-treatment arms of the study.
Modifies a noun
- counselor: Ask Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor.
- expert: Nutrition expert Frankie Robinson warned, " 32p does sound extremely cheap.
- consultant: I guess I'd stick to ' Nutrition Consultant ' which I use currently!
- disorder: Metabolism and nutrition disorders Common ( 1/100, 1/10 ) Hypoglycaemia: Symptoms of hypoglycaemia usually occur suddenly.
Preposition: during
- pregnancy: If you're interested in vegan nutrition during pregnancy or for your baby, Viva!
Noun used with modifier
- whole-foods: Dr. Beauchamp teaches holistic medicine classes and provides consultations focusing on detoxification and whole-foods nutrition.
- vegan: Vegan Nutrition - Dietary Extreme or Passport to Good Health?
- sport: Balco, a San Francisco sports nutrition company, lies at the heart of the rumors.
- childhood: Explain some of the common issues such as food sensitivities in childhood nutrition.
- mineral: It is used all over the world by growers who want an accurate source of mineral nutrition.
- livestock: Potash is an essential nutrient for all crops and for grassland and livestock nutrition.
Preposition: in
- pregnancy: National Mother & Baby Week 2003 saw the launch of a nationwide campaign to promote good nutrition in pregnancy.
Preposition: for
- infant: Facts about breastfeeding: Breast milk is the best form of nutrition for infants.
nutrition Quotes
People in nutrition do get the idea that theyare going to live to be150. And they never do.
