Noun: nutrition n(y)oo'tri-shun
- (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
"Proper nutrition is essential for optimal health and development"
- The scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
"The field of nutrition has expanded to include the study of how diet affects chronic diseases"
- A substance that provides nourishment for growth or metabolism
"The scientist studied the nutrition requirements of the new plant species";
- nutriment, nourishment, sustenance, aliment [archaic], victuals, vittles [archaic]
Derived forms: nutritions
Type of: biological process, food, nutrient, organic process, science, scientific discipline
Encyclopedia: Nutrition