NUTRITION

/njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: N1U1T1R1I1T1I1O1N1 = 9

Definition

  1. noun (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished.
  2. noun a source of materials to nourish the body. — synonyms: nutriment, nourishment, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals
  3. noun the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans).

Examples

  • “the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance”

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