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Nutrition Definition, Usage & Key Concepts (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：food nourishment (nutrition)
nutrition
/njuːˈtrɪʃn/
n.
the good things in food that help your body stay healthy and grow.
food nourishment
➕
/fuːd ˈnʌrɪʃmənt/
n.
The beneficial components present in food that are essential for maintaining health, supporting growth, and providing energy to the body.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'nutrire' (to nourish, feed) + '-tion' (action/state).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'NEW TRITION' → You need NEW, good TRITION (nutrition) from food to be strong.
📖 Example
My mom is always worried about my nutrition because I'm a picky eater and often skip vegetables.
My mother is constantly concerned about whether I am getting proper food nourishment, as I am selective with my meals and frequently avoid eating vegetables.
🔗 Collocations
balanced nutrition – a diet containing all necessary nutrients in correct proportions
good nutrition – the intake of high-quality, beneficial food components
proper nutrition – adequate and suitable nourishment from food
🔄 Synonyms
nourishment (n.) – The food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
sustenance (n.) – Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
🚫 Antonyms
malnutrition (n.) – Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat or not eating enough of the right things.
🌱 Derivatives
nutrient (n.) – A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
nutritious (adj.) – Efficient as food; nourishing.
nutritionist (n.) – A person who studies or is an expert in nutrition.
📖 Cultural Story
The term derives directly from Late Latin 'nutritionem' (a nourishing). Its scientific use boomed in the 20th century with the rise of dietary science and public health campaigns promoting balanced diets.
Meaning 2：science of diet (nutrition)
nutrition
/njuːˈtrɪʃn/
n.
the scientific study of food and how it affects health and growth.
science of diet
➕
/ˈsaɪəns əv ˈdaɪət/
n.
The branch of science that deals with the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She decided to study nutrition at university because she wants to help people make healthier food choices.
She chose to major in the science of diet at college due to her desire to assist others in selecting more beneficial foods.
🔗 Collocations
study nutrition – to engage in the academic pursuit of dietary science
human nutrition – the scientific study of dietary needs and processes in people
field of nutrition – the area of scientific research and knowledge concerning diet and health
🔄 Synonyms
dietetics (n.) – The branch of knowledge concerned with the diet and its effects on health, especially with the practical application of a scientific understanding of nutrition.
🌱 Derivatives
nutritional (adj.) – Relating to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
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