B1
nutrient vs nutrition
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nutrientnoun/ˈnuː.tri.ənt/ | Meaning a substance in food that living things need to grow and stay healthy | Goes with essential nutrients | Example Leafy vegetables are full of nutrients like iron and vitamin K. |
| nutritionnoun/nuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning the food you eat and how it affects your health and growth | Goes with good nutrition | Example Good nutrition is important for children's growth and learning. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A lack of can slow a child's growth.