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.—
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nutritionally
adverb
Examples of nutrition in a Sentence
The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class.
good nutrition and proper exercise
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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Another potential concern is federal aid for child nutrition programs, which include school meals.
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The majority of those positions are in the state’s Office of Nutrition Services, which manages its Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, a service that provides food and nutrition support to more than 212,000 Washington residents each year.
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Dancers and band members from the nearby Edison School of the Arts performed at the grand opening ceremony, where Elanco launched a nutrition program to feed and educate 250 families in the Valley Neighborhood.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Another potential concern is federal aid for child nutrition programs, which include school meals.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The majority of those positions are in the state’s Office of Nutrition Services, which manages its Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, a service that provides food and nutrition support to more than 212,000 Washington residents each year.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Nutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrition. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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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
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