The nutrition
Example: Nutrition supports health through balanced intake of essential nutrients
Definition
"Nutrition" refers to the process by which living organisms obtain and utilize food substances necessary for growth, energy, and maintaining overall health. It involves the balanced intake of essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Etymology
The word "nutrition" comes from the Latin word 'nutritio,' meaning 'nourishment' or 'to feed.' It evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 14th century. Did you know that the root 'nutr-' relates to nursing or nourishing, highlighting the word’s connection to growth and sustenance?
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"The nutrition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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