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
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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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—Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Good nutrition, along with ample sleep and good exercise, provide fuel that promotes your health, mood and mindful productivity at work.
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Everyone has a pelvic floor ( yes, even men!), and it can be affected by a variety of factors like age, activity level, nutrition, prior surgeries, injuries, hormones and even genetics.
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Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
McRib calories, nutrition information Here are nutrition details on McDonald's McRib, according to the restaurant chain (percentage of daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet).
—Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Good nutrition, along with ample sleep and good exercise, provide fuel that promotes your health, mood and mindful productivity at work.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Everyone has a pelvic floor ( yes, even men!), and it can be affected by a variety of factors like age, activity level, nutrition, prior surgeries, injuries, hormones and even genetics.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nutrition
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“Nutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrition. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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