Nourishment
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Nourishment
Nourishment (/ˈnʌrɪʃmənt/) refers to the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. The term is derived from the Middle English word "nurishen," which means to feed or cherish.
Etymology
The term "nourishment" originates from the Middle English word "nurishen," which is derived from the Old French "nurir," and ultimately from the Latin "nutrire," meaning to feed, nurse, support, or preserve.
Related Terms
- Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Diet: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
- Digestion: The process of breaking down food by enzymatic action in the stomach into substances that can be used by the body.
- Vitamins: Any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
- Minerals: A solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance that is essential for the human body for various functions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nourishment
- Wikipedia's article - Nourishment
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