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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.