nutrition

noun

nu·​tri·​tion nu̇-ˈtri-shən  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

nutritional

nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nəl 

nyu̇-

adjective

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

These include firefighters, emergency workers, teachers, nutrition professionals, custodial workers, medical assistants, etc. —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

Word History

Etymology

Middle English nutricioun, from Late Latin nutrition-, nutritio, from Latin nutrire

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids 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

2

: nourishment sense 1

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

: food sense 1, nourishment

nutritional

-ˈtrish-nəl, -ən-ᵊl 

adjective

nutritionally

-ē 

adverb