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nutrición

nutrition

noun noo-tree-SYOHN Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: Latin nutritio (nourishment), from nutrire (to nourish)

Usage Note

Nutrición refers to the science of nutrients and diet as well as the physiological process of nourishing the body. The related adjective nutritivo (nutritious) and noun nutriente (nutrient) share the same root. Nutrición is preferred in clinical and academic registers over alimentación, which is broader and more everyday.

Examples

"Una buena nutrición es clave para la salud."

Natural Translation

Good nutrition is key to good health.

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