nutrition

S2 W2

BrE /nˈʌtrɪʃən/ AmE /nˈʌtrɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 FOOD FOR HEALTH [uncountable] A2

the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

nutrición, alimentación saludable

  • good/bad nutrition

Collocations balanced nutrition · healthy nutrition

  • Good nutrition is essential for a healthy life.

    Una buena nutrición es esencial para una vida saludable.

2 DIET [uncountable] B1

the food and drink that a person consumes regularly, especially when considered from the point of view of its healthiness or nutritional value

dieta, alimentación

  • a balanced diet

Collocations balanced diet · healthy diet

  • A balanced diet is important for good health.

    Una dieta equilibrada es importante para una buena salud.

3 STUDY [uncountable] B2

the scientific study of food and its relationship to health, especially the process by which organisms assimilate and use nutrients

nutrición (estudio científico)

  • study nutrition

Collocations nutrition studies · nutrition research

  • She is studying nutrition at university.

    Ella está estudiando nutrición en la universidad.

4 NUTRIENT [countable] B2

the nutrients or substances in food that are necessary for health and growth

nutriente, sustancia nutritiva

  • vitamin nutrition

Collocations essential nutrients · vital nutrients

  • Fruits and vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.

    Las frutas y las verduras son ricas en nutrientes esenciales.

5 DIETARY GUIDELINES [uncountable] C1

official advice about what people should eat to stay healthy and avoid illness

recomendaciones dietéticas, guías nutricionales

  • follow nutrition guidelines

Collocations nutrition guidelines · dietary recommendations

  • The government has issued new nutrition guidelines.

    El gobierno ha emitido nuevas guías nutricionales.

6 NUTRITIONIST [countable] C1

a person who studies or advises on food and its relationship to health, especially the process by which organisms assimilate and use nutrients

nutricionista, experto en nutrición

  • consult a nutritionist

Collocations nutritionist advice · dietary consultation

  • She consulted a nutritionist about her diet.

    Ella consultó a un nutricionista sobre su dieta.

7 NUTRITION FACTS [uncountable] C1

information on food labels that tells you about the nutritional value of foods, such as calories and vitamins

información nutricional, datos nutricionales

  • read nutrition facts

Collocations nutrition facts label · nutritional information

  • It's important to read the nutrition facts on food labels.

    Es importante leer la información nutricional en las etiquetas de los alimentos.

8 NUTRITION PROGRAM [uncountable] C1

a program designed to improve the health and well-being of individuals or communities through better nutrition

programa de nutrición, iniciativa alimentaria

  • nutrition program

Collocations community nutrition programs · school nutrition initiatives

  • The city has launched a new nutrition program.

    La ciudad ha lanzado un nuevo programa de nutrición.