nutrition

noun

1. the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished.
2. the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, especially of humans.
3. the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material.
4. food; nutriment.
5. the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession.

noun

1. a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissuesRelated adjectives: alimentary, trophic
2. the act or process of nourishing
3. the study of nutrition, esp in humans

n.

early 15c., from Old French nutrition (14c.) and directly from Latin nutritionem (nominative nutritio) “a nourishing,” noun of action from past participle stem of nutrire “to nourish, suckle” (see nourish).

n.

1. The process by which living organisms obtain food and use it for growth, metabolism, and repair. Its stages include ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion.
2. The science that deals with food and nourishment, including dietary guidelines, food composition, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.

1. The process by which living organisms obtain food and use it for growth, metabolism, and repair. The stages of nutrition include ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion.
2. The scientific study of food and nourishment, including food composition, dietary guidelines, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.