the study of foods and nutrients and their effect on health, growth, and development of the individual.

The taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body. Nutrition is a 3-part process. First, food or drink is consumed. Second, the body breaks down the food or drink into nutrients. [..]

The utilization of certain elements of food as it is metabolized; ensures that it does the body of an animal some good

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, s [..]

process by which living organisms obtain food or nutrients, and use it for growth.

The intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs.

see plant nutrition

(physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance nutriment: a source of materials to nouris [..]

The study of the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients. nyctinasty

The process by which the body draws nutrients from food and uses them to make or mend its cells.

The science of how diet relates to the body's need for sustenance.

Nutrition concerns everything the body does with food to carry out its functions. It is a process during which the body is able to nourish itself by turning food into energy.

Nutrition refers to the science or study that deals with food and nourishment, especially in humans.

Strictly speaking, the provision of the various food substances required to maintain life. In the broader context of humanitarian interventions, good nutrition is the result of adequate food security, [..]

(n) (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance(n) a source of materials to nourish th [..]

The process by which the body draws nutrients from food and uses them to make or mend its cells.

(new-TRISH-un) (1) The process of the body using food to sustain life. (2) The study of food and diet.

Nutrition is the study of food and how it works in your body. Nutrition includes all the stuff that's in your food, such as vitamins, protein, fat, and more. It's important to eat a variety [..]

Nutritional Support given via the alimentary canal or any route connected to the gastrointestinal system (i.e., the enteral route). This includes oral feeding, sip feeding, and tube feeding using naso [..]

The at-home administering of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a Patient who cannot maintain adequate nutrition by enteral feeding alone. Nutrients are administered via a route other than [..]

The at-home administering of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a Patient whose sole source of nutrients is via Solutions administered intravenously, subcutaneously or by some other non-ali [..]

The administering of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a Patient who cannot maintain adequate nutrition by enteral feeding alone. Nutrients are administered by a route other than the alime [..]

Nutrition of FEMALE during Pregnancy.

The delivery of nutrients for assimilation and utilization by a Patient whose sole source of nutrients is via Solutions administered intravenously, subcutaneously, or by some other non-alimentary rout [..]

The science of food, the nutrients and other substances contained therein, their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease.

A source of nourishment; food.

 – The understanding of how food can provide nourishment for health.

The economics of nutrition has both demand and supply aspects. Because nutrients for human growth, development and physical activity come almost entirely ...

qualities in food that nourish the health or growth of the person eating it.

(biology) The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.

the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition – an adequate, well balanced diet – is a cornerstone of good health. Poor nutrition can lead to reduced immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity.

The process of eating and digesting the food the body needs.

(1) The process of the body using food to sustain life. (2) The study of food and diet.