What is another word for nutrition physiology?
Pronunciation: [njuːtɹˈɪʃən fˌɪzɪˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Nutrition physiology is the study of how nutrients are processed within the body. The word nutrition physiology implies an in-depth understanding of how the different nutrients are broken down, absorbed, and utilized by the body. Synonyms for the term nutrition physiology include dietary physiology, nutrient metabolism, and nutritional biochemistry. These terms all refer to the study of how nutrients are processed in the body, but with slightly different emphases. Dietary physiology is focused more on the study of how the body processes the food we consume, while nutrient metabolism and nutritional biochemistry are more concerned with the biochemical and metabolic pathways involved in the utilization of nutrients by the body.
