nutrition

noun

nu·​tri·​tion nu̇-ˈtri-shən  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.

—John Hanc

nutritional

nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nəl 

nyu̇-

adjective

nutritionally adverb

Examples of nutrition in a Sentence

The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class.

good nutrition and proper exercise

Recent Examples on the Web

Her father, who is diabetic, takes nutrition courses online, and her mother, who is asthmatic, needs regular video checkups with her doctor. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024

Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants. —The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024

Bacon boosts the savory flavor while kale or spinach cranks up the nutrition. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024

And public efforts to promote better nutrition compete with marketing campaigns by the food industry, which has much more money to spend. —Dan Charles, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024

Eggs, potatoes, coffee: These kitchen staples, among others, have gained bad reputations, nutrition experts say, but don’t necessarily deserve it. —Katie Mogg, NBC News, 14 Apr. 2024

Read on to learn about the benefits and nutrition of cabbage and ways to consume it. —Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Apr. 2024

The resort prioritizes fitness, wellness, and proper nutrition for guests. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024

Sodium The two school kits were not tested for heavy metals and chemicals, but Consumer Reports instead reviewed the nutrition information and ingredient lists and found extremely high levels of sodium. —Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nutricioun, from Late Latin nutrition-, nutritio, from Latin nutrire

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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

2

: nourishment sense 1

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

: food sense 1, nourishment

nutritional

-ˈtrish-nəl, -ən-ᵊl 

adjective

nutritionally

-ē 

adverb