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Definition of nutrition noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

nutrition

 noun
noun
NAmE//nuˈtrɪʃn//
 
[uncountable]
 
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the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy advice on diet and nutrition to study food science and nutrition Nutrition information is now provided on the back of most food products. Topic CollocationsDiet and Exerciseweight
  • put on/gain/lose weight/a few pounds
  • watch/control/struggle with your weight
  • be/become seriously overweight/underweight
  • be/become clinically/morbidly obese
  • achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
  • slim down to 160 pounds
  • combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
  • develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
  • be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
  • have/suffer from a negative/distorted body image
  • have/develop a positive/healthy/realistic body image
healthy eating
  • eat a balanced diet/healthily/well
  • get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
  • contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
  • be high/low in calories/fat/fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids/trans-fats
  • contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners/high-fructose corn syrup
  • avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
  • stop/quit smoking
exercise
  • get regular exercise
  • do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
  • play football/hockey/tennis/soccer
  • go jogging/running
  • go to/visit/hit/work out at the gym
  • strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
  • contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
  • build (up)/gain muscle
  • improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
  • burn/consume/expend calories
staying healthy
  • be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape
  • lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
  • boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
  • prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
  • reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
  • enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
compare malnutrition
NAmE//nuˈtrɪʃənl//
 
(less frequent nutritive
 
)
adjective the nutritional value of milk
nutritionally
 
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NAmE//nuˈtrɪʃənəli//
 
adverb a nutritionally balanced menu
See nutrition in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary