nutrition — the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Pronunciation (IPA): /nuˈtrɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother swears that chocolate cake is an essential part of good nutrition.
- The school cafeteria claims their pizza provides balanced nutrition, but I'm not convinced.
- Athletes require specialized nutrition to maintain peak performance.
nutrition
NOUN[/nuˈtrɪʃən/]
the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
The dietitian explains balanced nutrition using a colorful plate of vegetables, grains, and protein.
Good nutrition is the solution for a strong constitution!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'nutritio' meaning 'a nourishing' or 'feeding', derived from 'nutrire' meaning 'to nourish' or 'to feed'. The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French.
Breakdown
nutri- (from Latin nutrire, to nourish) + -tion (suffix forming nouns from verbs, indicating an action or process) = nutrition
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother swears that chocolate cake is an essential part of good nutrition.”
“The school cafeteria claims their pizza provides balanced nutrition, but I'm not convinced.”
“Athletes require specialized nutrition to maintain peak performance.”
“The nutrition course taught me that vegetables aren't just decoration on my plate.”
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