Nutrition - Definition
nutrition
n 1: (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being
nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates
food and uses it for growth and maintenance
2: a source of materials to nourish the body [syn: nutriment,
nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment,
alimentation, victuals]
3: the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)