Nutrition

/njuˈtrɪʃ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The nutrients in food that support growth, metabolism, and overall health.

A balanced diet provides the necessary nutrition our bodies need.

The study of how food and drink affect health and well-being.

She is pursuing a degree in nutrition to better understand dietary impacts on health.

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Good nutrition is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'nutrition' or Latin 'nutritio(n-)', from 'nutrire' meaning 'to nourish'.

balanced nutrition

A diet that contains the optimal proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

nutrition facts

Information provided on food labels that detail the nutritional content of the food.

malnutrition

A condition resulting from an unbalanced diet, lacking in necessary nutrients.

nutrient

A substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.

vitamin

Organic compounds that are necessary for normal growth and nutrition, typically required in small quantities in the diet.

calorie

A unit of energy often used to quantify the amount of energy food provides.

foodie

She's such a foodie, always looking for the best nutrition trends.

health nut

He's a health nut, always counting his macros and focusing on nutrition.