Nutrition

Definition

Nutrition refers to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. It also encompasses the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /njuˈtrɪʃən/
• Respelling: noo-TRISH-uhn (with "noo" as in "noodle," "TRISH" as in "trishaw," and "uhn" as in "sun")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /njuːˈtrɪʃən/
• Respelling: nyoo-TRISH-uhn (similar to American English, with "nyoo" as in "new," "TRISH" as in "trishaw," and "uhn" as in "sun")

In both dialects, "nutrition" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "TRISH." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "noo-TRISH-uhn" and "nyoo-TRISH-uhn."

Etymology

The term "nutrition" is derived from the Latin word "nutritio", which means "a feeding". This, in turn, originates from the verb "nutrire", meaning "to feed" or "to nourish".

Derivatives

• Nutritional
• Nutrient
• Nutritionist
• Malnutrition
• Undernutrition

Synonyms

• Nourishment
• Sustenance
• Aliment

Antonyms

• Starvation
• Malnourishment
• Deprivation

Usage

"Nutrition" is commonly used in discussions about health, diet, and overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of consuming a balanced diet to maintain or improve health.

• Proper nutrition is essential for optimal growth and development in children.
• The seminar on nutrition highlighted the significance of vitamins and minerals in our daily diet.

Related Terms

• Dietary
• Macronutrients
• Micronutrients
• Dietetics
• Nutritional value

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Science of Nutrients: The science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food concerning maintenance, growth, reproduction, health, and disease of an organism.‍
• Example: Studying nutrition helps us understand the role of various nutrients in our body.

• Intake of Food: The act or process of nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues.‍
• Example: After his illness, his doctor recommended focusing on balanced nutrition to speed up the recovery.

• Substance Providing Nourishment: A substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.‍
• Example: The nutrition label on food products provides details about its nutrient content.