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nutrition

/nuˈtrɪʃn/
English Definition
n. process of eating right food
中文释义
营养,营养学
Example Sentence

Proper nutrition during childhood is essential for the development of strong bones and cognitive abilities.

童年时期适当的营养对于强健骨骼和认知能力的发展至关重要。

Synonyms
Antonyms
malnutrition
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Nutrition researcher Priya Nair found that participants who ate breakfast reported higher energy levels throughout the morning compared with those who skipped it.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

Nutrition researcher Mark Ferrell found no significant difference in energy levels between breakfast eaters and skippers once he controlled for total daily calorie intake, suggesting the effect Nair observed may stem from overall diet rather than the timing of the first meal.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

Nutrition scientist Carla Mendes claims that plant-based diets provide sufficient protein for most adults, citing data on combined amino acid intake from varied plant sources.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “nutrition”?

  1. A A daily written record
  2. B Description that appeals to the senses
  3. C Process of eating right food
  4. D A substance used to treat illness
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C — Process of eating right food. “nutrition” means process of eating right food.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “process of eating right food”?

  1. A diary
  2. B imagery
  3. C medicine
  4. D nutrition
Show answer

D — nutrition. “nutrition” means process of eating right food.

Common questions about “nutrition”

What does “nutrition” mean?

nutrition — process of eating right food. In Chinese: 营养,营养学.

How do you pronounce “nutrition”?

nutrition is pronounced /nuˈtrɪʃn/.

How is “nutrition” used in a sentence?

Proper nutrition during childhood is essential for the development of strong bones and cognitive abilities. (童年时期适当的营养对于强健骨骼和认知能力的发展至关重要。)

What are synonyms for “nutrition”?

nourishment, diet, sustenance — all close in meaning to nutrition (process of eating right food).

What is the opposite of “nutrition”?

malnutrition — each the opposite of nutrition (process of eating right food).

Is “nutrition” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. nutrition is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “nutrition”?

nutri(nutrition)+tion(noun)

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