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    Nutrición (en. Nutrition)

    /nu.tɾiˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of processes through which an organism takes in and utilizes food.
    Proper nutrition is essential for children's growth.
    La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el crecimiento de los niños.
    Study of nutrients and their effect on health.
    Nutrition is a key discipline in preventive medicine.
    La nutrición es una disciplina clave en la medicina preventiva.
    Balanced diet that provides all necessary nutrients.
    Good nutrition includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains.
    Una buena nutrición incluye frutas, verduras, proteínas y granos enteros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nutritio', meaning 'nourishment, upbringing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    balanced nutrition
    Consumption of foods that provide all the necessary nutrients in the right proportions.
    nutrición equilibrada
    nutritional deficiency
    State in which the body lacks one or more essential nutrients.
    deficiencia nutricional
    nutritional education
    Process of teaching people about the importance of a balanced diet.
    educación nutricional

    Related Words

    nutrient
    Substance obtained from food that is necessary for the body's functioning.
    nutriente
    dietary
    Related to diet or healthy eating.
    dietética
    supplement
    Product taken to complement the diet and provide nutrients.
    suplemento

    Slang Meanings

    Pijotera
    That diet is very pijotera; it only cares about nutrition.
    Esa dieta es muy pijotera, sólo se preocupa por la nutrición.
    Comedera
    That comedera is nothing more than an obsession with nutrition.
    Esa comedera no es más que una obsesión por la nutrición.