Main Entry: nu·tri·tion

Pronunciation: \n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən\

Function: noun

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