Look up: nutrition

1. 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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2. Nutrition
   Obtaining the materials needed for energy and making new cells
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3. Nutrition
   See Nutritional standards under the Meals and milk topic.
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4. 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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5. Nutrition
   the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances.
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6. 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 ...
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7. nutrition
   All foods, the physical and chemical process by which food is converted into body tissue. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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8. nutrition
   noun the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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 pr...
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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. Nutrition
    Nutrition is the strategy adopted by an organism to obtain the chemicals it needs to live, grow, and reproduce. The term is also applied to the science of food, and its effect on human and animal life, health, and disease.
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17. nutrition
    Type: Term Pronunciation: nū-trish′ŭn Definitions: 1. A function of living plants and animals, consisting of the ingestion and metabolism of food material whereby tissue is built up and energy liberated. 2. The study of the food and liquid requirements of human beings or animals for ...
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18. nutrition
    Strategy adopted by an organism to obtain the chemicals it needs to live, grow, and reproduce. These chemicals are nutrients that are absorbed from the environment, such as mineral salts, or chemicals made inside the body of a plant or animal. Nutrition is a term also used to describe the science of...
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19. Nutrition
    For the purposes of this weight loss glossary, 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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20. Nutrition
    (new-TRISH-un) (1) The process of the body using food to sustain life. (2) The study of food and diet.
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21. Nutrition
    For the purposes of this weight loss glossary, 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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22. nutrition
    The taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body. Nutrition is a 3-part process. First, food or drink is consumed. Second, the body breaks down the food or drink into nutrients. Third, the nutrients travel through the bloodstream to different parts of the body where they are u...
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23. Nutrition
    `Nutrition` (also called `nourishment` or `aliment`) is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet. The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely d...
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