B2noun 10K+

Nutrition

🇬🇧 UK /["/njuˈtrɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/nuˈtrɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Nutrition

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.

Nutrition in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Nutrition

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.

Related words

Collocations with Nutrition

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

Synonyms for Nutrition

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

Opposites of Nutrition

• malnutrition
• undernutrition
• starvation

Common mistakes with Nutrition

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Nutrition

What does Nutrition mean?

The process of getting the right foods for health.

What is the definition of Nutrition?

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

How do you use Nutrition in a sentence?

advice on diet and nutrition

Can you give another example of Nutrition?

to study food science and nutrition

What are synonyms for Nutrition?

Common alternatives include diet, nourishment, food science, health, well-being.

What is the opposite of Nutrition?

Opposite meanings include malnutrition, undernutrition, starvation.

What words go with Nutrition?

It commonly pairs with adequate, balanced, good, provide, receive, improve, label, facts, information, a source of nutrition.

What are common mistakes when using Nutrition?

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.

How do you pronounce Nutrition?

US: /["/nuˈtrɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/njuˈtrɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Nutrition?

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.

What CEFR level is Nutrition?

"Nutrition" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.