nutrition

nu·tri·tion

noun \n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən\

Definition of NUTRITION

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 1, nourishment

—nu·tri·tion·al \-ˈtrish-nəl, -ən-^əl\ adjective

—nu·tri·tion·al·ly \-ē\ adverb