nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion nu̇-ˈtri-shən 
nyu̇-
nyu̇-
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
foods that are necessary for human nutrition
2
: nourishment sense 1
… get adequate nutrition both before and during the race.—
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nutritionally adverb
Examples of nutrition in a Sentence
The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class. good nutrition and proper exercise
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Researchers at the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center evaluated how AI chatbots handle scientific misinformation through a series of questions about cancer, vaccines, stem cells, nutrition and athletic performance. —Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026 But nutrition experts say the right snack before bed can actually do more than take the edge off. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026 After graduating from Yale, Sophie began focusing on developing a career in nutrition and wellness. —Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 Rooted in tradition, these dishes often pair bold, vibrant flavors with wholesome ingredients, striking a balance between comfort and nutrition in a way that feels both satisfying and nourishing. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutrition
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Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026 But nutrition experts say the right snack before bed can actually do more than take the edge off. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026 After graduating from Yale, Sophie began focusing on developing a career in nutrition and wellness. —Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 Rooted in tradition, these dishes often pair bold, vibrant flavors with wholesome ingredients, striking a balance between comfort and nutrition in a way that feels both satisfying and nourishing. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutrition
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nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
especially : the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and makes use of food substances
Medical Definition
nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
2
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