[noo-trish-uh
n, nyoo-] 
| 1. | the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished. |
| 2. | the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, esp. of humans. |
| 3. | the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material. |
| 4. | food; nutriment. |
| 5. | the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession. |
| nu·tri·tion (nōō-trĭsh'ən, nyōō-) n.
[Middle English nutricion, from Old French nutrition, from Late Latin nūtrītiō, nūtrītiōn-, from Latin nūtrītus, past participle of nūtrīre, to suckle; see (s)nāu- in Indo-European roots.] nu·tri'tion·al adj., nu·tri'tion·al·ly adv. |
nutrition nu·tri·tion (n&oomacr;-trĭsh'ən, ny&oomacr;-)
n.
The process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth, liberation of energy, and replacement of tissues; its successive stages include digestion, absorption, assimilation, and excretion.
The science or study that deals with food and nourishment, especially in humans.