noun · neutral
nutrition
UK/njuːˈtrɪʃən/US/nuːˈtrɪʃən/nu·TRI·tion
the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Examples
“Good nutrition in early childhood is essential for development.”
“The leaflet gives advice on nutrition and healthy eating.”
“Malnutrition is still a problem in some regions.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public health campaigns should focus on improving nutrition among children to prevent chronic diseases later in life.”
Collocations
- good nutrition
- adequate nutrition
- nutritional value
Word family
Common mistakes
There are many nutritions in fast food.→There is little nutrition in fast food.
He changed his nutrition to lower cholesterol.→He changed his diet to lower cholesterol.
Say it for a higher band
5food→6diet→7+nutrition
Synonyms
diet
Easily confused
diet
“A balanced diet helps provide the body with essential nutrients.”
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