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nu·tri·tion (no̵̅o̅ tris̸hən, nyo̵̅o̅-)

noun

  1. 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
  2. anything that nourishes; nourishment; food
  3. the science or study of proper, balanced diet to promote health, esp. in human beings

Etymology: MFr < L nutritio, nutricio < nutrix, nurse

nutrition Related Forms
nu·tri·tional adjective nu·tri·tion·ally adverb
nutrition Synonyms

nutrition

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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.

—Davis, Adelle

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