Nutrition

Pronunciation: /njuːˈtrɪʃən/

Definitions of nutrition

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

Example Sentences

A1 Eating fruits and vegetables is important for good nutrition.

A2 Children learn about nutrition in school.

B1 The nutrition label on food packaging provides important information about the product.

B2 Athletes often work with nutritionists to optimize their performance.

C1 Proper nutrition is essential for overall health and well-being.

C2 Research has shown a direct correlation between nutrition and cognitive function.

Examples of nutrition in a Sentence

formal Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining good health and preventing diseases.

informal Eating a balanced diet is important for your nutrition.

slang I need to start watching my nutrition if I want to stay in shape.

figurative Just as physical exercise strengthens the body, good nutrition fuels it.

Grammatical Forms of nutrition

• plural: nutritions
• comparative: more nutritious
• superlative: most nutritious
• present tense: nourishes
• future tense: will nourish
• perfect tense: has nourished
• continuous tense: is nourishing
• singular: nutrition
• positive degree: nutritious
• infinitive: to nourish
• gerund: nourishing
• participle: nourished

Origin and Evolution of nutrition

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nutrition' originated from the Latin word 'nutrire' which means to nourish or feed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nutrition' has come to encompass not just the act of feeding or nourishing, but also the science of understanding how food affects the health and growth of living organisms.