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Nutrition

nyoo-TRISH-un

/njuːˈtrɪʃən/

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nutrition

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Science of food and its relationship to health — the process by which organisms obtain and use nutrients; encompasses macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), micronutrients (vitamins, minerals), and their roles in metabolism and disease prevention

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