Word
nutrition
Phoneticsnu·tri·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/nuˈtɹɪʃən/
UK/njuːtɹˈɪʃən/
Definitions
01the process of eating for health
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science
n. the process of giving your body the food it needs to stay healthy and grow.
n. the biological process by which an organism takes in and utilises food substances for maintenance and growth.
“Good nutrition is essential for children to grow up strong and healthy.”
“The medical team focused on improving the patient's nutrition to ensure the body had enough energy to recover from the surgery.”
Usage
Usually uncountable; often used in the context of health, biology, or medicine.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02the study of food
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science Academic
n. the study of food and how it affects the health of humans or animals.
n. the branch of science or medicine concerned with the effects of diet on health and disease.
“She decided to study nutrition at university to become a dietitian.”
“Recent advances in nutrition have highlighted the complex relationship between gut bacteria and overall mental well-being.”
Usage
Often used as a subject of study or a professional field.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “nutrition” in context.
Verb
01. improve nutrition
“The school introduced a new lunch program to improve nutrition for its students.”
verb + noun
02. provide nutrition
“These supplements provide essential nutrition for people with restricted diets.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. adequate nutrition
“The charity works to ensure that all refugees receive adequate nutrition.”
adj + noun
04. poor nutrition
“Poor nutrition during childhood can lead to long-term health problems.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. nutrition expert
“She consulted a nutrition expert to help her design a balanced meal plan.”
noun + noun
06. source of nutrition
“For many coastal communities, fish is the primary source of nutrition.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
07. on nutrition
“The government recently published new guidelines on nutrition and physical activity.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Adding healthy fats like avocado, olive oil or eggs to salad greens can help your body absorb their nutrition.” “But nutrition experts warn that it lacks essential variety.” “But they are only beginning to explore what these changes mean for chewing, swallowing and nutrition.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French nutrition, from Old French nutricion, from Latin nutritio.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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