the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthyadvice on diet and nutritionto study food science and nutritionNutrition information is now provided on the back of most food products.Wordfinderfitdiet,exercise,fit,gym,health spa,nutrition,personal trainer,sport,stamina,workoutCollocationsDiet and exerciseWeightput on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few poundswatch/control/struggle with your weightbe/become seriously overweight/underweightbe/become clinically/morbidly obeseachieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight lossslim down to 70 kilos/(British English) 11 stone/(especially North American English) 160 poundscombat/prevent/tackle/treat obesitydevelop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorderbe on/go on/follow a crash/strict diethave/suffer from a negative/poor body imagehave/develop a positive/healthy body imageHealthy eatingeat a balanced diet/healthily/sensiblyget/provide/receive adequate/proper nutritioncontain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/mineralsbe high/low in calories/fat/fibre/(especially US English) fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acidscontain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweetenersavoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foodsstop/give up/(especially North American English)quit smokingExercise (British English)take regular exercisedo moderate/strenuous/vigorous exerciseplay football/hockey/tennisgo cycling/jogging/runninggo to/visit/(especially North American English)hit/work out at the gymstrengthen/tone/train your stomach musclescontract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles build (up)/gain muscleimprove/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitnessburn/consume/expend caloriesStaying healthybe/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially British English) fit lower your cholesterol/blood pressureboost/stimulate/strengthen your immune systemprevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosisreduce/relieve/manage/combat stress enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-beingcomparemalnutritionOxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveadequate,balanced,good,…verb + nutritionprovide,receive,improve,…nutrition + nounlabel,facts,information,…phrasesa source of nutritionSeefull entrySee related entries:Diet,Good healthWord Originlate Middle English: from late Latin nutritio(n-), from nutrire ‘feed, nourish’.
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