noun · neutral
nutrition
UK/njuˈtrɪʃən/US/nuˈtrɪʃən/nu·TRI·tion
The process by which organisms take in and use food for growth and health.
Examples
“Good nutrition in early childhood is essential for brain development.”
“Nutritionists recommend a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and protein.”
“Poor nutrition contributes to both obesity and malnutrition in different populations.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public health campaigns should prioritise improving childhood nutrition because early deficiencies have lifelong consequences for learning and productivity.”
Collocations
- good nutrition
- balanced nutrition / a balanced diet
- nutrition advice
Word family
Common mistakes
My nutrition is bad.→My diet is poor / My nutrition is poor.
I need to improve my nutrition habits.→I need to improve my eating habits / I need to improve my nutrition.
nutrision / nutriton→nutrition
Say it for a higher band
5food→6diet→7+nutrition
Synonyms
nourishment
diet
Easily confused
diet
“My doctor recommended a low-sodium diet to help control my blood pressure.”
malnutrition
“After the famine, many children suffered from malnutrition and required urgent medical care.”
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