Word of the Week: Nutrition

03/02/2016

Nutrition is a simple word, but following a healthy, nutritious diet can sometimes be difficult to put into practice.

Noun. Nutrition, simply put, is the process of nourishing or of being nourished; the process by which organisms take in and utilize food.

The key to this definition is the word “nourishing.”

Used in a sentence:

Proper nutrition involves consuming a variety of foods that include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains that provide essential vitamins and minerals for the body.

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