nutrition

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nutrition /nu ˈtrɪ ʃən/ ?

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(n) (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
(n) a source of materials to nourish the body
(n) the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)

There are now regular nutrition programs in 2,000 Honduran communities, out of a total of 30,000.
But while nutrition may certainly play a role in diabetes treatment, it has little to do with curing hyperthyroidism, Willett says.
But ordinary people are not nutrition professionals.

"California is a leader in promoting health and nutrition, and I am pleased to continue that tradition by being the first state in the nation to phase out trans fats," said Schwarzenegger, a former bodybuilding champion.
on Jul 25, 2008 By: Arnold Schwarzenegger Source: Reuters
"Today marks the largest beef recall in US history, and it involves the national school lunch program and other federal food and nutrition programs," said US Sen. Tom Harkin, chairman of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture,...
on Feb 17, 2008 By: Tom Harkin Source: International Herald Tribune
"Global commitments on food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture are part of a wider agenda that will help address the critical issues raised in this report," Unicef Executive Director Ann Veneman said.
on Nov 12, 2009 By: Ann M Veneman Source: Business Mirror