- nutrition nu·tri·tion n
- [njuː'trɪʃən]
nutrizione f, alimentazione f
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nutrition nu·tri·tion n
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de|nu|tri|tion — «DEE noo TRIHSH uhn, nyoo », noun. lack of nutrition … Useful english dictionary
in|nu|tri|tion — «IHN noo TRIHSH uhn, nyoo », noun. lack of nutrition; failure of nourishment … Useful english dictionary
nu|tri|tion — «noo TRIHSH uhn, nyoo », noun. 1. the processes by which living things take in food and use it: »A balanced diet is important in nutrition. 2. that which nourishes; nourishment; food: »Milk, meat, fruits, and vegetables provide good nutrition. 3 … Useful english dictionary
nu|tri´tion|al|ly — nu|tri|tion|al «noo TRIHSH uh nuhl, nyoo », adjective. having to do with nutrition: »the good nutritional value of milk. –nu|tri´tion|al|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
nu|tri|tion|al — «noo TRIHSH uh nuhl, nyoo », adjective. having to do with nutrition: »the good nutritional value of milk. –nu|tri´tion|al|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
Nutrition — Nu*tri tion, n. [Cf. F. nutrition. See {Nutritious}.] 1. (Physiol.) In the broadest sense, a process or series of processes by which a living organism as a whole (or its component parts or organs) is maintained in its normal condition of life and … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nu|tri|tion|ist — «noo TRIHSH uh nihst, nyoo », noun. an expert in the study of nutrition … Useful english dictionary
un|der|nu|tri|tion — «UHN duhr noo TRIHSH uhn, nyoo », noun. incomplete or imperfect nutrition; undernourishment: »It is economic unavailability which is the chief reason for the malnutrition and undernutrition which affects two out of three of the world s people… … Useful english dictionary
mal·nu·tri·tion — /ˌmælnʊˈtrıʃən, Brit ˌmælnjʊˈtrıʃən/ noun [noncount] : the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food : poor nutrition a program to help poor children suffering from malnutrition … Useful english dictionary
nutrition — nu|tri|tion [ nu trıʃn ] noun uncount * 1. ) food considered as something that keeps you healthy: adequate/poor nutrition a guide to good nutrition 2. ) the science of food and its effect on health and growth ╾ nu|tri|tion|al [ nu trıʃənl ]… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Nutrition — 1) The science or practice of taking in and utilizing foods. 2) A nourishing substance, such as nutritional solutions delivered to hospitalized patients via an IV or IG tube. * * * 1. A function of living plants and animals, consisting in the… … Medical dictionary
