nutrition

Plural: nutritions

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
• a source of materials to nourish the body
• the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
• The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.
• That which nourishes; nutriment.

Examples

• I accidentally ate a worm which was in my apple - my uncle said the extra nutrition would do me good.

Synonyms

aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, sustenance, victuals

Related Words

nutrient, nutritious, nutriture