nutrition (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /nuːˈtrɪʃən/

Definition

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Examples

• Proper nutrition is crucial for a child's development.

• The athlete focused on nutrition to improve her performance.

• Many people are unaware of the importance of balanced nutrition.

How to Use nutrition

nutrition for (prepositional phrase)

The food or substances needed by someone or something. — "This plant requires specific nutrition for its survival."

nutrition in (prepositional phrase)

The presence or effect of nutrition within a specific context. — "The study focused on the role of nutrition in disease prevention."

Synonyms of nutrition

Words with a similar meaning to nutrition:

• nourishment
• sustenance
• diet
• aliment

Antonyms of nutrition

Words with the opposite meaning to nutrition:

• malnutrition
• starvation

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