Look up: Nutrition

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   Nutrition
   Nutrition is the process of taking in food and obtaining energy and vital substances from it.
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   nutrition
   [n] - (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished 2. [n] - the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
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   Nutrition
   Obtaining the materials needed for energy and making new cells
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   Nutrition
   See Nutritional standards under the Meals and milk topic.
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   Nutrition
   Our Nutrition Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Nutrition 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.
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   Nutrition
   the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances.
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   Nutrition
   Nu·tri'tion noun [ Confer French nutrition . See Nutritious .] 1. (Physiol.) In the broadest sense, a process or series of processes by which the living organism as a whole (or its component parts or organs) is maintained in its normal condition of life and growth. » In this wide sense it comprehends digestion , absorption , circulation , ...
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   nutrition
   All foods, the physical and chemical process by which food is converted into body tissue. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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   nutrition
   noun the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
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    nutrition
    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
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    Nutrition
    `Nutrition` is a science that examines the relationship between diet and health. Dietitians are health professionals who specialize in this area of study, and are trained to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice and interventions. Deficiencies, excesses and imbalances in diet can produce negative impacts on health, which may lead to diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, scurvy, obesity or osteoporosis. Many common diseases an...
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    nutrition
    (noo-trĭ´shәn) the sum of the processes involved in taking in nutrients, assimilating them, and using them, particularly for building sound bodies and promoting health. Good nutrition means having a balanced diet that contains adequate amounts of the essential nutritional elements that the body must have to f...
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    Nutrition
    • (n.) That which nourishes; nutriment. • (n.) In a more limited sense, the process by which the living tissues take up, from the blood, matters necessary either for their repair or for the performance of their healthy functions. • (n.) In the broadest sense, a process or series of processes by which the living organism as a whole (o...
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    nutrition
    the assimilation by living organisms of food materials that enable them to grow, maintain themselves, and reproduce.[17 related articles]
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    nutrition
    nutrition 1. The process of nourishing or being nourished; especially, the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues. 2. The science, or study, that deals with food and nourishment; especially, nutrition in humans. 3. A source of nourishment; food.
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    Nutrition
    The process by which individuals obtain energy from food and drink for the purpose of body growth and maintenance. Proper nutrition is crucial during pregnancy. The foods that the mother consumes are the main source of nutrients for the baby. Pregnant women need extra iron and folic acid to support a growing fetus and prevent birth defects.
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    nutrition
    nutrition, study of the materials that nourish an organism and of the manner in which the separate components are used for maintenance, repair, growth, and reproduction. Nutrition is achieved in various ways by different forms of life. Plants that contain the green pigment chlorophyll can synthesize...
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