The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health, Third Edition provides clear, concise nutritional guidance about smart eating and lifestyle choices. Updated with the latest data and statistics, this A-to-Z resource is essential for learning the basics about how food choices can help maintain optimum health and beat diseases.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Introduction: The Importance of Nutrition
• A
• abnormal intrinsic factor production
• absorption (nutrition)
• Accent
• acerola and vitamin C supplements
• acetic acid (nutrition)
• acetoacetic acid
• acetone and nutrition
• acetylcholine and nutrition
• acetylsalicylic acid
• achlorhydria
• acid
• acidemia
• acid-forming foods
• acidosis
• acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and nutrition
• acrylamide in food
• addiction and nutrition
• addiction and sugar
• adenine (nutrition)
• adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
• adipocyte
• adipose tissue
• adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
• adulterated food
• adverse effects of appetite suppressants
• aerobic
• aerobic exercise
• aflatoxin
• agar
• age-related macular degeneration and nutrition
• aging and nutrition
• Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
• airline meals
• Alar (chemical)
• albacore
• albumin (nutrition)
• alcohol
• alcohol-drug interactions
• alcoholism and nutrition
• aldicarb
• aldosterone
• alfalfa
• algae (nutrition)
• alimentation
• alkalemia
• alkaline
• alkaline tide
• alkaloids in food
• alkalosis
• allergen
• allergic rhinitis
• allspice
• almond
• aloe vera
• aluminum
• Alzheimer's disease and nutrition
• Amanita mushroom
• amaranth
• amine
• amino acids
• amino acids
• amino sugars
• ammonia and digestion
• amphetamine
• anabolic steroids
• anabolism
• anaerobic (cellular processes)
• anaphylaxis
• androgen and synthetic anabolic steroids
• androstenediol
• anemia and nutritional deficiencies
• angiotensin
• anion
• anise
• anorexia
• anorexia nervosa
• anorexigenic
• antacids
• anthocyanins
• antibiotics and nutrition
• antibodies
• anticaking agents
• antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
• antigen
• antimetabolites and cancer
• antimycotic agents
• antineuritic
• antioxidants
• antipasto
• antirachitic
• antiscorbutic
• antivitamin
• aplastic anemia
• apoenzyme
• apoferritin
• apolipoprotein
• appestat
• appetite
• apple
• apricot
• arachidonic acid
• arginine
• ariboflavinosis
• aromatic compounds
• arrowroot
• arsenic
• arterial plaque
• atheroriosclerosis and nutrition
• artery
• arthritis and nutrition
• artichoke
• artificial flavors
• artificial food colors
• artificial sweeteners
• as purchased (AP)
• asparagine
• asparagus
• Aspergillus
• aspic
• aspirin
• assimilation (nutrition)
• astaxanthin
• asthma and nutrition
• atherosclerosis
• Atkins Diet
• atrophy
• attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and nutrition
• au gratin
• autoimmune diseases
• available carbohydrate
• avidin
• avitaminosis
• avocado
• B
• baby food
• Bacillus cereus
• bacon
• bacterial toxins
• bagel
• baker's yeast
• baking powder
• baking soda
• balanced diet
• bamboo shoot
• banana
• barbecued meat and charcoal broiled meat
• barley
• barley malt
• basal energy expenditure (BEE)
• basal metabolic rate (BMR)
• base as a substance
• basic food groups
• basil
• bass
• basting
• bay leaf
• beach plum
• bean curd
• beans
• bee pollen
• beef
• beef tallow
• beer or ale
• beet
• behavior modification
• benomyl
• benzopyrene
• beriberi
• beta antagonist (blocker) medications
• beta-carotene
• beta-hydroxybutyric acid
• betaine hydrochloride
• betaline
• bicarbonate
• bifidobacteria
• bifidus factor
• bilberry (nutrition)
• bile
• bile acids
• bilirubin
• bioavailability (nutrition)
• biochemical individuality
• bioimpedance analysis (BIA) meter
• biological value (BV)
• biosynthesis (nutrition)
• biotin
• birth defects and nutrition
• biscuit
• bitters
• black cohosh
• black currant oil
• blackberry
• blackstrap molasses
• bladder infections
• blanching (food preparation)
• blood and nutrients
• blood clotting and nutrition
• blood pressure
• blood sugar
• blood-brain barrier
• blueberry
• bluefish
• body fluids
• body mass index (BMI)
• bok choy
• bologna
• bolus
• bone
• bone meal
• bonito
• borage
• boron (nutrition)
• borsch
• botanical extracts
• bottled water
• botulism
• bouillabaisse
• bouillon
• bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and food contamination
• Brazil nut
• bread
• breadfruit
• breakfast
• breakfast cereal
• breast cysts and diet
• breast milk
• brewer's yeast
• brine
• broad bean
• broccoli
• bromelain
• bronchi
• brown rice
• brown sugar
• brussels sprouts
• buckwheat
• buffer
• eating disorders and nutrition
• butter
• butterfat
• butter-flavored granules
• butyric acid
• C
• cabbage
• cacao
• cachexia
• cadmium (nutrition)
• caffeine
• calciferol 1
• calciferol 2
• calcium 1
• calcium 2
• calcium channel antagonist (blocker) medications
• California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)
• caloric value
• calorie 1
• calorie 2
• campylobacteriosis
• cancer and nutrition
• Candida albicans
• candy
• canola oil
• cantaloupe
• capillary
• capsaicin
• captan
• caramelized sugar
• caraway
• carbohydrate
• carbohydrate loading
• carbohydrate sweeteners
• carbohydrates
• carbon dioxide
• carbonic acid
• carboxylic acids
• carboxypeptidase
• carcinogens and nutrition
• cardamom
• cardiovascular disease and nutrition
• carnitine
• carob
• carob bean gum
• carotenemia
• carotenoids
• carrageenan (as a food additive)
• carrot
• casaba
• casein
• cashew
• cassava
• catabolic state
• catabolism
• catalase (nutrition)
• cataracts and nutrition
• catecholamine (nutrition)
• catfish
• cat's claw
• cauliflower
• caviar
• cayenne
• celeriac
• celery
• celiac disease
• cellular respiration
• cellulite
• cellulose
• cereal grains
• certified organic vegetables
• ceviche
• challenge testing
• chamomile
• champagne
• chard
• cheese
• cheese imitations
• cheese powders
• cheilosis
• chelate
• chelated minerals
• chemical imbalance
• chemical score
• chemical sensitivity
• chemoprevention and nutrients
• cherry
• chervil
• chestnut
• chewing gum
• chicken
• chickpea
• chicory
• chief cells
• children's vitamins
• chili pepper
• The China Project
• chips
• chitosan
• chive
• chlordimeform
• chloride
• chlorinated hydrocarbons
• chlorine dioxide (food additive)
• chocolate
• cholecalciferol
• cholecystitis
• cholecystokinin (CCK)
• cholesterol
• cholesterol and nutrition
• cholesterol-lowering drugs
• choline
• chondroitin
• chromium
• chronic
• chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and nutrition
• chutney
• chylomicron
• chyme
• chymotrypsin
• cider
• ciguatera
• circulatory system
• cirrhosis
• citric acid
• citrus fruit
• clam
• clinical studies in nutrition
• Clostridium perfringens
• clove
• coagulated protein
• coal tar dyes
• cobalamin
• cobalt
• cocoa
• coconut
• coconut oil as a food additive
• cod
• cod liver oil
• coenzyme
• coenzyme A
• coenzyme Q10
• cofactor (biochemistry)
• coffee
• cola soft drinks
• cold-pressed vegetable oil
• colitis
• collagen and nutrition
• collard
• colloidal mineral supplements
• colon
• colostrum
• comfrey
• complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
• complete protein
• complex carbohydrates
• compulsive eating
• condiment
• conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
• constipation
• convenience food
• cooking
• copper
• corn (nutrition)
• corn oil
• corn syrup
• cornmeal
• cornstarch as a food additive
• cortisol (nutrition)
• cottage cheese
• cottonseed oil
• crab
• cracker
• cranberry
• crash dieting
• cream of tartar
• creatine (nutritional supplement)
• cress
• Crohn's disease and diet
• cruciferous vegetables
• cucumber
• cumin
• cyanogenic glycosides
• cyclamate
• cystine
• cystitis
• cytochrome P450 and nutrition
• cytochromes
• cytolithiasis
• cytoplasm
• cytosine
• cytotoxins
• D
• Daily Reference Values (DRVs)
• Daily Values (DVs)
• dairy product
• dairy-free frozen desserts
• dandelion
• date
• decaffeinated beverages
• decalcification
• decoction
• degenerative diseases and nutrition
• deglutition
• dehydrated food
• dehydration
• dehydrocholesterol
• dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
• Delaney Clause
• dementia
• denatured protein
• dental fluoridosis
• dental plaque
• dental plaque
• deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
• deoxyribose
• depression and nutrition
• dermatitis
• dessert
• detoxification and diet
• detoxification (recovery programs)
• devil's claw
• dextrin
• dextrose
• diabetes and nutrition
• diabetes insipidus (DI)
• diarrhea
• diastolic blood pressure
• dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)
• diet
• diet pills
• Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) study
• dietary fiber 1
• dietary fiber 2
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
• dietetic foods
• diet-induced thermogenesis
• dieting
• dietitian
• digestibility
• digestive tract
• diglycerides
• dill
• dimethylpolysiloxane
• dioxin
• dips
• direct calorimetry
• distilled spirits
• diuresis
• diuretics
• diverticulitis
• diverticulosis
• dolomite
• dong quai
• dopamine
• drug/nutrient interaction
• dry weight
• duck
• duodenal ulcer
• duodenum
• dyspepsia
• dysphagia
• E
• eating disorders
• eating patterns
• eclampsia and nutrition
• eczema and diet
• edema
• edible portion
• egg allergy
• egg (nutrition)
• egg substitutes
• eggplant
• eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
• elastin
• electrolytes
• electrolytes
• electron transport chain
• elemental diet
• emaciation
• emesis
• emetic
• empty calories
• emulsified vitamins
• emulsifiers
• endive
• endocrine system
• endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
• endorphins
• endosperm
• energy
• enrichment
• enteritis
• enterohepatic circulation
• enteropathy
• enteropeptidase
• enterotoxin
• environmental medicine
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• enzyme induction
• enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and nutrition conditions
• enzymes 1
• enzymes 2
• ephedra
• epidemiology and diet
• epinephrine and nutrition
• epithelium
• ergogenic supplements
• ergosterol (nutrition)
• ergot
• eructation
• erythema
• erythrocytes
• erythropoiesis
• Escherichia coli
• Eskimo diet
• esophagus
• essential amino acids
• essential nutrients
• esterase
• esters
• estrogen and hormone replacement therapy
• ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and nutrition
• etiology
• European anchovy
• evening primrose oil
• exchange lists
• excretion
• exercise and nutrition
• exotic fruits and vegetables
• extracellular fluid
• F
• fad diets
• familial hypercholesterolemia
• fast food
• fasting
• fasting blood sugar
• fat
• fat and chronic disease
• fat fold test
• fat metabolism
• fat substitutes
• fat-free frozen desserts
• fatigue
• fats
• fatty acids
• fatty liver
• favism
• fed state
• feedback inhibition
• Feingold diet
• fennel
• fermentation
• ferritin
• fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
• fibrin
• fibromyalgia and nutrition
• fibromyalgia syndrome
• fibrous proteins
• fig
• fight-or-flight response and nutrition
• fish
• fish oil
• fitness
• flatulence
• flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)
• flavonoids
• flavors
• flaxseed oil
• flounder
• flour
• flour substitute
• fluid balance
• fluoridated water
• fluoride
• fluorosis
• folate
• folic acid
• food
• food additives
• food allergies
• Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• food and the nervous system
• food banks
• food chain
• food cravings
• Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
• food fortification
• food grading
• food guide pyramid
• food handling and public health
• food intolerance
• food irradiation
• food labeling
• Food Safety and Inspection Service
• food sensitivity
• food spoilage
• food spoilage
• Food Stamp Program
• food contaminants
• food wrap
• foodborne arthritis
• food-borne illnesses
• frame size
• Framingham Heart Study
• frankfurter
• free radicals
• french fries
• freshness
• fried food
• frozen entrees
• fructose
• fruit
• fruit leather
• fruitarian
• fumaric acid
• fumigants
• fungicide (use on produce)
• fungus
• furcelleran
• G
• galactose
• galactosemia
• gallbladder
• gallstones
• gamma globulins
• gamma hydroxybutyric acid
• gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
• gamma-oryzanol
• garlic
• gastric juice
• gastric ulcer
• gastrin
• gastritis and food
• gastroenteritis
• gastroenterology
• gastrointestinal disorders
• gastrointestinal (GI)
• gastrointestinal (GI) tract
• gastroplasty
• gastrostomy
• gavage
• gelatin
• gemfibrozil
• generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
• genes, diet, and cancer prevention
• genetically modified foods
• geophagia
• germ (nutrition)
• gestational diabetes mellitus
• giardiasis
• ginger
• gingivitis and nutrition
• gland
• gliaden
• globulin (nutrition)
• glomerular filtration
• glossitis and nutrition
• glucagon
• glucocorticoid
• glucomannan
• gluconeogenesis
• gluconic acid
• glucosamine
• glucose
• glucose
• glucose metabolism
• glucose oxidase (use in food processing)
• glucose tolerance
• glucose tolerance factor
• glucose tolerance test (GTT)
• glucostat
• glutamic acid
• glutathione
• glutathione peroxidase
• gluten
• glycemic index (GI)
• glycerol
• glycocholic acid
• glycogen
• glycoproteins
• glycosaminoglycans
• glycoside
• glycosuria
• goiter
• goitrogens
• goldenseal
• gooseberry
• gout and diet
• graded foods
• grain
• granola
• grape
• grapefruit
• grapeseed oil
• Green Revolution
• grits
• growth hormone (GH)
• guanine
• guava
• H
• haddock
• hair analysis
• halibut
• ham
• hamburger
• hawthorn
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• hazelnut
• head cheese
• heart attack
• heat inactivation (nutrition)
• heavy metals
• height/weight tables
• Helicobacter pylori
• hematocrit
• heme
• hemicellulose
• hemochromatosis
• hemoglobin (nutrition)
• hemolytic anemia
• hemosiderosis
• heparin
• hepatic
• hepatitis
• herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbalism)
• herbicides (types and health risks)
• herbs and spices
• hermetically sealed
• herring
• hesperidin
• heterocrine
• heterocyclic amines (HCAs)
• hexose
• hiatal hernia
• hidden fat
• high complex carbohydrate diet
• high oleic oils
• high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
• histamine
• homeostasis (human body)
• honey
• honeydew melon
• hormone
• hormone
• horseradish
• hospital-induced malnutrition
• hot dog
• hunger
• huperzine A
• hydrogen peroxide
• hydrogenated vegetable oil
• hydrolysis
• hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)
• hydrophilic
• hydrophobic (chemistry)
• hydroxycitric acid (HCA)
• hydroxyproline
• hyperalimentation
• hypercalcemia
• hyperchlorhydria
• hypercholesterolemia
• hyperglycemia
• hyperinsulinism
• hyperkalemia
• hyperlipemia
• hyperlipoproteinemia
• hyperplasia
• hypertension (high blood pressure)
• hyperthyroidism
• hypertriglyceridemia
• hyperuricemia
• hypervitaminosis
• hypoalbuminemia
• hypocalcemia
• hypochlorhydria
• hypoglycemia
• hypokalemia
• hypothalamus
• hypothyroidism
• I
• ice cream
• ideal body weight
• idiopathic
• ileum
• illness
• imitation food
• immediate allergy
• immune system and nutrition
• inborn errors of metabolism
• infant formula
• inflammation
• inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• inhibition (biochemistry)
• inosine
• inositol
• insulin 1
• insulin 2
• interferon
• international unit (IU)
• interstitial fluid
• intestinal bacteria
• intestinal flora
• intracellular fluid
• inulin
• invert sugar
• iodine (nutrition)
• iron
• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• ischemia
• isoflavone
• isothiocyanate
• J
• jam
• jaundice
• jejunum
• jelly (preserve)
• joule (j)
• juice
• K
• kabob
• kale
• kasha
• kava
• kefir
• keratin
• ketchup
• keto acid
• ketogenic
• ketone bodies
• ketosis
• kidneys
• kilocalorie
• kiwi fruit
• kohlrabi
• konjac
• kosher
• Kreb's cycle
• kudzu
• kumquat
• kwashiorkor
• L
• labile (chemistry)
• lactalbumin
• lactase
• lactic acid and nutrition
• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• lactoferrin
• lacto-ovo vegetarian
• lactose
• lactose intolerance
• Laetrile and cancer treatment
• lamb
• lamina propria
• lapacho
• lard
• lasagna
• lathrogen
• lauric acid
• laxatives and nutrition
• lead
• leaky gut
• lean body mass
• leavening agents
• lecithin
• leek
• legumes
• lemon
• lemon balm
• lentil
• leptin
• lettuce
• leukocyte
• leukotrienes
• licorice
• life expectancy
• life extension and vitamins
• light foods
• lignin
• lima bean
• lime (fruit)
• linoleic acid
• lipase
• lipoic acid
• lipoprotein
• lipotrope
• liquid diets
• listeriosis
• lithiasis
• lithium
• liver
• liverwurst
• lobster
• locust bean gum
• lovage
• low carbohydrate diet
• low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and health
• low-fat diets
• luncheon meats
• lupus erythematosus (LE)
• lutein
• lymph
• lymphatic system
• lymphokines
• lysosome
• M
• maca
• macaroni
• mackerel
• macronutrient
• magnesium (nutrition)
• maitake mushroom
• malabsorption
• malnutrition
• malt
• maltase
• mandarin orange
• manganese
• mango
• mannitol
• mannose
• MAO inhibitors and food interactions
• maple syrup
• marasmus
• margarine
• marjoram
• marshmallow
• mast cell
• mastication
• mayonnaise
• measures (nutrition)
• meat
• meat alternatives
• meat contaminants
• meat curing
• meat packing
• meat substitutes
• meat tenderizer
• medicinal plants
• Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
• medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)
• megadose
• megaloblastic anemia
• melatonin (nutrition)
• melon
• menadione
• Menkes syndrome
• menopause and nutrition
• mercury
• metabolic pathway
• metabolic syndrome
• metabolic syndrome
• metabolic water
• metabolism 1
• metabolism 2
• metabolite
• metalloenzyme
• methanol
• methylene chloride (food processing)
• methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
• micelle
• microgram
• micronutrients
• microvilli (intestinal)
• microwave cooking
• microwave popcorn
• migraine headaches and nutrition
• milk
• milk thistle
• milk-alkali syndrome
• millet
• milligram
• milliliter
• mineralocorticoid insufficiency
• minerals and health
• minimal daily requirement (MDR)
• mitochondria
• molasses
• mold
• molecule (nutrition)
• molybdenum
• monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• monosodium glutamate (MSG) sensitivity
• monounsaturated oils
• mouth
• mucous membrane (digestion)
• mucus
• muffin
• mung bean
• muscle
• mushroom
• mustard (condiment)
• mustard greens
• mutagen
• mutation and nutrition
• myelin and nutrition
• myosin
• myxedema
• N
• National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
• National Marine Fisheries Service
• National Research Council (NRC)
• National School Lunch Program
• natural food
• natural food coloring
• natural sweeteners
• nectar
• nectarine
• nephrolithiasis
• nephron
• nervous system
• net protein utilization (NPU)
• neural tube defects (NTD) and nutrition
• neurotransmitters and diet
• niacin
• niacinamide
• nickel
• nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+/NADH)
• night blindness
• nightshade family and joint inflammation
• nitric oxide
• nitrogen balance
• nitrogen cycle
• nitrogen (nutrition)
• nitrosoamine
• nondairy creamer
• nonprotein nitrogen
• nonshivering thermogenesis
• noodles
• nucleic acids
• nursing bottle syndrome
• nut
• nutraceutical
• nutrient
• nutrient density
• nutrients
• nutrition (field of study)
• nutritional deficiency
• nutritional equivalency
• nutritional status
• nutritional status assessment
• nutritionist
• O
• oat bran
• oats
• obesity
• octacosanol
• oil palm
• okra
• oleic acid
• olestra
• olive
• olive leaf extract
• olive oil
• onion
• orange
• oregano
• organ meat
• organelle
• organic foods
• organic meat
• ornithine
• orthomolecular medicine
• ossification
• osteoarthritis and diet
• osteomalacia (nutritional deficiencies)
• osteoporosis
• ovalbumin
• overweight
• ovo-vegetarian
• oxalic acid
• oxaloacetic acid
• oxidation
• oxidative phosphorylation
• oxygen
• oxygen debt
• oyster
• oyster shell calcium
• P
• packaging
• pagophagia
• palatability
• palm oil
• palmitic acid
• pancreas
• pancreatin
• pancreatitis
• pangamic acid
• pantothenic acid
• papain
• papaya
• paprika
• para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
• parasite
• parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)
• parenteral nutrition
• parietal cells
• Parkinson's disease and nutrition
• parsley
• parsnip
• pasta
• pasteurization
• pastrami
• pastry
• pea
• peach
• peanut
• peanut butter
• pear
• pecan
• pectin and health
• pectinase
• pellagra
• pentose
• pepper
• peppermint
• pepsin
• peptic ulcer
• peptide
• perch
• periodontal disease
• peripheral neuropathy and nutrition
• peristalsis
• pernicious anemia
• pernicious anemia
• peroxidase
• peroxides in the body and nutrition
• peroxisome
• pesco-vegetarian
• pesticides and nutrition
• pH regulators
• phagocyte
• pharynx
• phenylketonuria (PKU)
• phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
• phosphatidylserine (PS) and nutrition
• phospholipid
• phosphorus
• photosynthesis
• phytic acid
• phytochemicals
• phytoestrogens
• phytosterols
• pica
• pimento
• pineapple
• pinocytosis
• pistachio
• pituitary gland
• pizza
• placebo
• plantain
• plasma
• platelets (nutrition)
• plum
• pollock
• polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
• polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
• polydipsia
• polyglycerol esters
• polyneuropathy
• polyphosphates
• polysaccharides
• polyunsaturated oils
• popcorn
• pork
• postprandial
• postprandial hypoglycemia
• potassium
• potato
• poultry
• ppb (parts per billion)
• ppm (parts per million)
• prebiotics
• pregnancy and nutritional requirements
• premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and nutrition
• pressor amines
• pressure cooking
• pretzel
• prickly pear
• Pritikin diet
• probiotics
• processed meat
• produce
• produce freshener
• produce wash
• progesterone
• prolactin
• prolamines
• proof
• propionic acid
• prostaglandins
• prostatic hyperplasia and nutrition
• protease
• protein 1
• protein 2
• protein complementation
• protein efficiency ratio (PER)
• protein quality
• psoralen
• psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
• psyllium
• pulses (nutrition)
• pumpkin
• purine
• Pycnogenol
• pygeum
• pyrimidine
• pyruvic acid
• Q
• quercetin
• quince
• quinoa
• quinone
• Quorn
• R
• radiation therapy and nutrition
• radish
• raisin
• rancidity
• rapeseed and canola oil
• raspberry
• recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbGH)
• recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
• Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs)
• red tide and shellfish poisoning
• Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
• reference protein
• refined carbohydrates
• reishi mushroom
• renin
• rennet
• respiratory quotient (RQ)
• resveratrol
• retinal (vitamin)
• retinoic acid (cancer)
• rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• rhubarb
• riboflavin
• ribonucleic acid (RNA)
• rice
• rickets and nutrition
• risk due to chemicals in food and water
• rosemary
• rotation diet
• royal jelly
• rutabaga
• rye
• S
• safflower
• saffron
• sage
• sago
• Saint-John's-wort and health
• salami
• saliva
• salmon
• Salmonella
• salmonellosis
• salt substitutes
• sardine
• sarsaparilla
• satiety
• sauce
• sauerkraut
• sausage
• sauté
• saw palmetto
• School Breakfast Program
• scromboid fish poisoning
• scurvy
• sea salt
• seafood
• seafood inspection
• seaweed (nutrition)
• secretin
• selenium
• semolina
• “senility” and nutrition
• serotonin
• serum
• sesame
• shellfish
• sherbet
• shigellosis
• shiitake
• shortening
• shoyu
• shrimp
• silicon
• single-cell protein
• the skeleton and nutrition
• skin and nutrition
• smell
• sodium
• soft drinks
• solanine
• sorbitol
• sorghum
• soul food
• soybean
• specific dynamic effect (SDE)
• spelt
• spice
• spina bifida and nutrition
• spinach
• spirulina and nutrition
• sport drinks
• sprue
• squash
• stabilizers (food additives)
• standards of identity
• staphylococcal food poisoning
• staple
• starch
• starch blockers
• starvation
• stearic acid
• steatorrhea
• steroids
• sterol
• stock (cooking)
• stomach
• stomach acid
• stone age diet
• strawberry
• stress and stress management
• stroke and nutrition
• strontium
• subclinical deficiency
• subclinical nutrient deficiency
• subcutaneous fatty tissue
• substrate
• succinic acid
• sucrase
• sucrose
• sulforaphane
• sulfur
• sunflower
• supermarkets
• superoxide dismutase (SOD)
• Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
• surfactant (food additive)
• surimi
• sweet potato
• sweetness
• sweets
• systemic
• T
• tahini
• tallow
• tangelo
• tangerine
• tannins (nutrition)
• tapioca
• tardive dyskinesia and nutrition
• taro
• tarragon
• taste
• taurine
• tea
• technology resources to promote health
• teeth
• tempeh
• teratogen
• terpenoid
• tetrahydrofolic acid (THF)
• texture (of foods)
• texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
• thiamine
• thiourea
• thirst
• threonine
• thrombin
• thrombosis
• thyme
• thymine
• thymus (nutrition)
• tin
• tissue
• tissue fat
• tocotrienols
• tofu
• tolerance to toxic materials
• tomato
• tongue
• torula yeast
• toxemia (pregnancy)
• toxicity
• trace minerals
• transamination
• transferrin
• trichinosis and food handling
• triglyceride
• triglycerides
• triticale
• tropical oils
• trout
• trypsin
• tuna
• turkey
• turnip
• tyramine
• U
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDA)
• ultraviolet (UV) radiation and nutrition
• unsaturated fat
• urea
• urea cycle
• urethane in alcoholic beverages
• uric acid
• urinary tract
• urticaria
• V
• valerian root
• vanadium
• vanilla
• varicose veins and nutrition
• vasoconstriction
• vasodilation
• veal
• vegetable oil
• vegetables
• vegetarian
• very low-calorie diet (VLCD)
• very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
• villi
• villikinin
• vinegar
• vitamin A
• vitamin B complex
• vitamin B12
• vitamin B6
• vitamin C
• vitamin D
• vitamin E
• vitamin K
• vitamins
• vulvovaginal candidiasis
• W
• walnut
• water
• watermelon
• wax (use on produce)
• weight management
• Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
• wheat
• wheat bran
• whey protein
• wild rice
• wine
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• world hunger
• X
• xanthan gum
• xanthophyll
• xenobiotic
• xylitol
• Y
• yam
• yogurt
• yo-yo dieting
• Z
• zein
• zinc
• zymogen
• zymogen