Associations to the word «Nutrition»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

NUTRITION, noun. (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.
NUTRITION, noun. A source of materials to nourish the body.
NUTRITION, noun. The scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans).

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope