Translation guide
The process of taking in and using food for health and growth, or the scientific study of this.
Referring to the intake of nutrients and its effect on health.
The most common and general term for nutrition, covering both the nutrients themselves and the process of nourishing the body.
It's important to get balanced nutrition.
This meal lacks nutrition.
Specifically refers to the intake of nutrition, often used in medical or formal contexts.
I'm researching nutrition intake in the elderly.
Referring to the academic field or science of nutrition.
Describing how nutritious a food is.
栄養 (eiyou) is the general term for nutrition as a concept or nutrients. 栄養学 (eiyougaku) specifically means the science or study of nutrition. Use 栄養 for everyday talk about food and health, and 栄養学 when referring to the academic field.
I'm studying about nutrition (in general).
I'm studying nutrition science.