nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion
nu̇-ˈtri-shən 
nyu̇-
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
John Hanc
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
Summary Many popular pieces of nutrition advice may be myths.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
The Meadowview Certified Farmers Market accepts CalFresh or EBT payments and offers Market Match nutrition incentives, matching up to $15 of EBT benefits and SUN Bucks each week, the city said in a news release.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Only one-quarter to one-third of the consumer segments with the highest rates of overweight and obesity look for nutrition information on food packaging.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Our nutrition programs in Baidoa, Somalia, have reported an increase in malnutrition admissions since the funding cuts.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutrition
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
The Meadowview Certified Farmers Market accepts CalFresh or EBT payments and offers Market Match nutrition incentives, matching up to $15 of EBT benefits and SUN Bucks each week, the city said in a news release.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Only one-quarter to one-third of the consumer segments with the highest rates of overweight and obesity look for nutrition information on food packaging.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Our nutrition programs in Baidoa, Somalia, have reported an increase in malnutrition admissions since the funding cuts.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutrition
Cite this Entry
“Nutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrition. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share