Alimentation
Alimentation
Alimentation (pronunciation: /ˌalɪmɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/) is a term derived from the Latin word alimentum, which means nourishment or sustenance. It refers to the provision of nutrition or other necessities of life.
Etymology
The term alimentation is derived from the Latin alimentum, which means food or nourishment. The word alimentum itself is derived from alere, which means to nourish.
Definition
Alimentation is the process or act of providing the body with food and other substances necessary for health and growth. It includes the intake of nutrients through eating and drinking, as well as the body's use of these nutrients for energy, growth, and maintenance of bodily functions.
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.
- Absorption: The process by which nutrients from food are taken into the bloodstream after digestion.
- Excretion: The process of eliminating waste matter from the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alimentation
- Wikipedia's article - Alimentation
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