Nutrition

Pronunciation

• UK enPR: nyoÍžo-trĭʹ-shÉ™n, IPA: /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/
• US enPR: noÍžo-trĭʹ-shÉ™n, IPA: /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/
• Rhymes: -ɪʃən

Full definition of nutrition

Noun

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

Related terms

• nutrient
• nutritionist
• nutritious