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

Most nutrition scientists squarely dismiss this idea as a conspiracy theory. —Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024

Don't miss this early Black Friday offer to give your furry friend top-tier nutrition while saving on your starter box. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024

The nutrition and physical activity problem in the U.S. has long been recognized. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

This type of therapy involves a combination of medical evaluation, personalized exercise, nutrition counseling, and education about CHF and the importance of taking your medication as prescribed. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 29 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