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Nutrition

UK /["/njuˈtrɪʃn/"]/US /["/nuˈtrɪʃn/"]/

Definition

the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy

In simple words: The process of getting the right foods for health.

Examples

  • advice on diet and nutrition
  • to study food science and nutrition
  • Nutrition information is now provided on the back of most food products.
  • A feeding tube gives her nutrition and water.

Usage notes

Use 'nutrition' in contexts related to health, diet, and well-being. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but might feel too formal when talking casually about food choices.

Grammar pattern

nutrition + object

Memory hint

Think of 'nutri-shun' as a 'shun' of unhealthy food choices.

Collocations

  • adequate
  • balanced
  • good
  • provide
  • receive
  • improve
  • label
  • facts
  • information
  • a source of nutrition

Synonyms

  • diet
  • nourishment
  • food science
  • health
  • well-being

Antonyms

  • malnutrition
  • undernutrition
  • starvation

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'nutrients' — 'nutrition' is about the overall process, while 'nutrients' are the specific substances.
  • Using 'nutritious' interchangeably with 'nutrition' — 'nutritious' is an adjective describing food.
  • Overusing in casual conversation when simpler terms like 'food' would suffice.