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nu·tri·tion /njuːˈtrɪʃən $ nuː-/ noun [uncountable] 1 DFNthe process of giving or getting the right type of food for good health and growth 营养(作用)；滋养 → malnutrition Nutrition and exercise are essential to fitness and health. 营养和运动是保持健康所必不可少的。 a nutrition expert 营养专家poor/good nutrition Poor nutrition can cause heart disease in later life. 营养不良可能会在晚年引发心脏病。► see thesaurus at food2. the science that deals with the effects of food, vitamins etc on people’s health 营养学

Examples from the Corpus

nutrition• Conscientious about nutrition, Wait said he added fruit to his recipe to increase moisture and decrease the fat content.• The guidelines are the cornerstone of federal nutrition policy.• Women tend to be more conscious of good nutrition.• Remember that if you have strayed from the sensible paths of nutrition on occasion - panic not!• Dietary supplements are seldom indicated; tube feeding or parenteral nutrition are rarely necessary and should be avoided.• Process assessments compare the documented care with what is accepted as optimum practice based on current scientific nutrition knowledge and expert opinion.• An accomplished sportswoman, she presents seminars and courses on sports nutrition.poor/good nutrition• Knowledge about diet and good nutrition can offset any tendency to constipation and avoid the constipation-pain-retention cycle building up.• Clearly poor children are at significant risk of hunger and poor nutrition.• The balanced diet For good nutrition and a balanced diet, first on the list is protein.• Just as parents should foster good nutrition from an early age, they should support and encourage healthy physical activity.• Receding or inflamed gums will need good nutrition to heal.• The basics of good nutrition lie in what is readily available in your house for you to consume.• Exercise, in addition to good nutrition, can guard against a whole range of serious ailments.• People who are on low-calorie diets and eat a lot of these snacks end up getting very poor nutrition.Origin nutrition (1500-1600) Old French Late Latin nutritio, from Latin nutrire; → NUTRIENT

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nutrition
nu‧tri‧tion /njuːˈtrɪʃən $ nuː-/

noun [uncountable]

Date: 1500-1600
Language: Old French
Origin: Late Latin nutritio, from Latin nutrire; ⇨ nutrient

1. the process of giving or getting the right type of food for good health and growth ⇨ malnutrition:

Nutrition and exercise are essential to fitness and health.

a nutrition expert
poor/good nutrition

Poor nutrition can cause heart disease in later life.
2. the science that deals with the effects of food, vitamins etc on people’s health

THESAURUS

   ▪ food noun [uncountable and countable] things that people and animals eat: You can buy good fresh food in the market. | Do you like Japanese food?
   ▪ dish noun [countable] a type of food that is cooked in a particular way: a traditional English dish | They also offer vegetarian dishes.
   ▪ speciality British English, specialty American English noun [countable] a type of food that a restaurant or place is famous for: Fish dishes are a specialty of the region. | Home made pies are one of the hotel’s specialities.
   ▪ delicacy noun [countable] an unusual food which people in a particular place like to eat: The local delicacies include laverbread (boiled seaweed). | I was keen to try out the local delicacies.
   ▪ diet noun [countable] the type of food that someone usually eats: You shouldn’t have too much salt in your diet. | In the Andes, the main diet is beans, potatoes, and corn.
   ▪ cooking noun [uncountable] food made in a particular way, or by a particular person: Herbs are used a lot in French cooking. | I love my Mum’s home cooking.
   ▪ cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ noun [countable] formal the food you can eat in a particular restaurant, country, or area: Italian cuisine | Trying the local cuisine is all part of the fun of travelling.
   ▪ nutrition noun [uncountable] food considered as something that is necessary for good health and growth: a book on nutrition | Many homeless people suffer from poor nutrition.
   ▪ nourishment /ˈnʌrɪʃmənt $ ˈnɜː-, ˈnʌ-/ noun [uncountable] goodness that you get from food, which helps your body to stay healthy: There's not much nourishment in fast food.
   ▪ fare noun [uncountable] formal the kind of food that is served in a place – used especially when saying how interesting it is: In China you can feast on bird’s nest soup and other exotic fare. | Dinner was pretty standard fare (=the usual kind of food).

nu·tri·tion

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noun

[uncountable]

the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy 营养；滋养；营养的补给

◆advice on diet and nutrition有关饮食和营养的建议

◆to study food science and nutrition研究食物科学和营养

diet, exercise, fit, gym, health spa, nutrition, personal trainer, sport, stamina, workout

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Weight 体重

put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds 增加／减少体重／几公斤／几磅
watch/control/struggle with your weight 关注／控制体重；努力减肥
be/become seriously overweight/underweight 已经／变得严重超重／体重不足
be/become clinically/morbidly obese 已经是／变成临床／病态肥胖
achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss 达到减轻体重的目的；促进减肥
slim down to 70 kilos/(BrE) 11 stone/(especially NAmE) 160 pounds 减肥到 70 公斤／11 英石／160 磅
combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity 遏制／防止／解决／治疗肥胖
develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder 患上／对抗／治愈厌食症／贪食症／饮食失调症
be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet 采用快速减肥食谱；严格节食
have/suffer from a negative/poor body image 有不好的身体形象
have/develop a positive/healthy body image 具有／达到好的／健康的身体形象

Healthy eating 健康的饮食

eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly 吃得均衡／健康／合理
get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition 获得／提供／得到充足的／合适的营养
contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals 含有／得到／提供必需的营养素／维生素／矿物质
be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/(especially US) fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids 热量／脂肪／纤维素／蛋白质／维生素 D／欧米加 3 脂肪酸含量高／低
contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners （不）含／使用／含有大量／不含添加剂／化学防腐剂／人工甜味剂
avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods 避免摄取／减少／戒酒／咖啡因／高脂食物
stop/give up/ (especially NAmE) quit smoking 戒烟

Exercise 锻炼

(BrE) take regular exercise 经常锻炼
do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise 做适度／剧烈运动
play football/hockey/tennis 玩足球／曲棍球／网球
go cycling/jogging/running 骑自行车；慢跑；跑步
go to/visit/ (especially NAmE) hit/work out at the gym 去健身房锻炼
strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles 增强／锻炼腹肌
contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles 收缩／放松／伸展／使用／锻炼下肢的肌肉
build (up)/gain muscle 增强肌肉
improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness 增强耐力／体能／体质
burn/consume/expend calories 消耗热量

Staying healthy 保持健康

be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially BrE) fit 身体健康；变得／保持健康
lower your cholesterol/blood pressure 降低胆固醇／血压
boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system 增强免疫力
prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis 预防／减少患心脏病／高血压／糖尿病／骨质疏松的风险
reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress 缓解／控制压力
enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being 有助于身体放松／身心健康