nutrition
/njuˈtrɪʃən/ · /nuˈtrɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4082 in the learning path
营养；营养摄取
Definitions
n. the process of obtaining and using food for health
营养；营养摄取
n. the study of how food affects health and growth
营养学
Example
Good nutrition helps children grow and stay active.
良好的营养有助于儿童成长并保持活力。
Schools should teach nutrition so that young people can make informed choices about their daily diets.
学校应教授营养知识，让年轻人能够在了解相关信息的基础上选择日常饮食。
Collocations
- good nutrition
- adequate nutrition
- nutrition education
Word family
- nutritional (adj.)
- nutritious (adj.)
- nutritionist (n.)
- nutrient (n.)
Synonyms
- nourishment
Usage tip
nutrition不可数；nutrient指具体的营养物质。
FAQ
- What does nutrition mean?
- the process of obtaining and using food for health the study of how food affects health and growth
- How is nutrition pronounced?
- UK /njuˈtrɪʃən/, US /nuˈtrɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
