nutrition
(noun)
noun
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
Definition categories: process
2. a source of materials to nourish the body
Similar word(s): aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, sustenance, victuals
Definition categories: food, nutrient
3. the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)