nutrition

/njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/noun

The food and substances that a body needs to stay healthy and grow.

Example sentences

“Good nutrition is just as important as exercise for staying fit.”
“Poor nutrition in childhood can affect a person's growth.”

Also the science: a nutrition label, a degree in nutrition.

Synonyms for nutrition

nourishment
sustenance

Related words

immuneUnable to catch a disease, either through natural resistance or because of vaccination.wellnessThe state of being healthy in body and mind, sometimes covering safety as well.infectionAn illness or condition caused when harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, get into the body and multiply.therapyCare given to treat a health problem after it has been diagnosed; essentially the same as treatment.diagnosisThe act, or an instance, of working out what illness or condition a person has and what is causing it.surgeryA medical operation in which the body is cut open to fix, remove, or replace a part.