Nutrition is the study of the relationship between diet and states of health and disease. It is defined as the study of food. Absence of adequate nutrients can cause certain diseases to take hold that can potentially result in death. Between the extremes of optimal health and death from starvation or malnutrition, there is an array of disease states that can be caused or alleviated by changes in diet. Deficiencies, excesses and imbalances in the diet can produce negative impacts on health, which may result in diseases such as s ...

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• Nutrition - Nutrition and health
• Nutrition - Fatty acids
• Nutrition - Sugar
• Nutrition - Intestinal bacterial flora
• Nutrition - Nutrition and sports
• Nutrition - Nutrition and longevity
• Nutrition - Calorie restriction
• Nutrition - The French paradox
• Nutrition - Nutrition, industry and food processing
• Nutrition - Policy advice and guidance on nutrition
• Nutrition - Current issues and challenges

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Nutrition, Nutrition - Overview, Nutrition - History, Nutrition - Nutrition and health, Nutrition - Essential and non-essential amino acids, Nutrition - Vitamins, Nutrition - Fatty acids, Nutrition - Sugar, Nutrition - Intestinal bacterial flora, Nutrition - Nutrition and sports, Nutrition - Nutrition and longevity, Nutrition - Calorie restriction, Nutrition - The French paradox, Nutrition - Nutrition industry and food processing, Nutrition - Policy advice and guidance on nutrition, Nutrition - Issues, Nutrition - The FPS

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Nutrition - Calorie restriction. Lifespan may be somehow related to the amount of food energy consumed: this was first systematically investigated in the seminal study by Weidruch, et al. (1986). A pursuit of this principle of caloric restriction followed, involving research into longevity of those who reduced their food energy intake while attempting to optimize their micronutrient intake. Perhaps not surprisingly, some people found that cutting down on food reduced their quality of life so considerably as to ne ...

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Nutrition, Nutrition - Overview, Nutrition - History, Nutrition - Nutrition and health, Nutrition - Essential and non-essential amino acids, Nutrition - Vitamins, Nutrition - Fatty acids, Nutrition - Sugar, Nutrition - Intestinal bacterial flora, Nutrition - Nutrition and sports, Nutrition - Nutrition and longevity, Nutrition - Calorie restriction, Nutrition - The French paradox, Nutrition - Nutrition industry and food processing, Nutrition - Policy advice and guidance on nutrition, Nutrition - Issues, Nutrition - The FPS

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Cantaloupe melons are a good source of potassium, vitamin A and folate. They are helpful to the kidneys and are a useful laxative. The proper name for the canteloupe, the kind that can be found in most supermarkets in the US, is musk melon. Real canteloupe melons are mostly available in Europe, among other places. Honeydew melons contain few nutrients and modest amounts of potassium but almost no vitamin A. ...

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Melon, Melon - Nutrition, Melon - Gallery

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Acorns are thus one of the most important wildlife foods in areas where oaks occur. Creatures that make acorns an important part of their diet include birds such as jays, pigeons, some ducks and several species of woodpeckers. Small mammals that feed on acorns include mice, squirrels and several other rodents. Large mammals such as pigs, bears and deer also consume large amounts of acorns; they may constitute up to 25% of the diet of deer in the autumn. In some of the large oak forests in southwest Europe, pigs are still turned loose in oak groves in the autumn, to fill and fatten themselves on acorns. However, acorns are toxic to ...

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Acorn, Acorn - Nutrition, Acorn - Acorn dispersal agents, Acorn - Cultural aspects, Acorn - Native American management of acorn resources

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Glutamine - Usage. Glutamine is a supplement that is used in weightlifting and bodybuilding, as well as those who suffer for muscular cramps or pain - particularly elderly people. The main use of glutamine within the diet of either groups is as a means of replenishing the body's stores of amino acids that have been used during exercise or everyday activities. There are still studies which are looking into problems with excessive consumption of Glutamine, which thus far have proved inconclusive. However, no ...

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Glutamine, Glutamine - Biochemistry, Glutamine - Formation and Nomenclature, Glutamine - Nutrition, Glutamine - Usage, Glutamine - Aiding gastrointestinal function, Glutamine - Aiding recovery after surgery

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Electrolyte drinks containing sodium and potassium salts are used to replenish the body's water and electrolyte levels after dehydration caused by exercise, diaphoresis, diarrhea, vomiting or starvation. Giving pure water to such a person is not the best way to restore fluid levels, because it dilutes the salts inside the body's cells and interferes with their chemical functions. This can lead to water intoxication. Sports drinks such as Gatorade are electrolyte drinks with large amounts of added carbohydrates, such as glucose, to pro ...

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Electrolyte, Electrolyte - Physiology, Electrolyte - Nutrition, Electrolyte - Uses in electrochemistry

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Many nutritionists consider red meat less healthy than alternative foods because of its high saturated fat content. In some studies, consumption of red meat has been linked with colorectal cancer. The food guide pyramid was criticized for not distinguishing between red meat and other types of meat, and the newer My Pyramid recommends that consumers choose lean forms of red meat. The healthy eating pyramid recommend ...

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Red meat, Red meat - Nutrition

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Strictly speaking, carbohydrates are not necessary for human nutrition because proteins can be converted to carbohydrates. The traditional diet of some cultures consists of very little carbohydrate, whose people remaining relatively healthy. However, carbohydrates require less water to digest than proteins or fats and are the most abundant source of energy. Proteins and fat are vital building components for body tissue and cells, and thus it could be considered advisable not to deplete such resources. Very low carbohydrate diets can slow down brain and neural function because the ne ...

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Carbohydrate, Carbohydrate - Structure, Carbohydrate - Monosaccharides, Carbohydrate - Disaccharides, Carbohydrate - Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, Carbohydrate - Nutrition, Carbohydrate - Catabolism

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Spelt contains about 62 percent carbohydrates, 8.8 percent fibre, 12 percent protein and 2.7 percent fat, as well as dietary minerals and vitamins, including silica. As it contains a high amount of gluten, it is suitable for baking. In Germany, the unripe spelt grains are dried and eaten as Grünkern, which literally means "green seed". Spelt is sometimes promoted as a alternative grain for sufferers from wheat allergies and coeliac disease. However, it is genetically closely related to common wheat ...

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Spelt, Spelt - Evolution, Spelt - Early history, Spelt - Later history, Spelt - Nutrition, Spelt - Names

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The following table compares the nutritional value of ketchup with raw ripe tomatoes and salsa, based on information from the USDA Food Nutrient Database. Based on U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowances and recommendations from the United States National Research Council, the table illustrates how ketchup is less healthy due to its sweetness and added salt. Ketchup packets from fast-food restaurants: ...

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Ketchup, Ketchup - History, Ketchup - A 20th century grape ketchup recipe, Ketchup - Later innovations, Ketchup - Nutrition, Ketchup - Etymology, Ketchup - Early uses in English, Ketchup - The China connection, Ketchup - Ketchup and U.S. politics

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Soybean - Protein. Soybeans are a source of complete protein. A complete protein is one that contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids that must be provided to the human body because of the body's inability to synthesize them. For this reason, soy is important to many vegetarians and vegans. Soy protein is similar to that of other legume seeds, but has the highest yield per square meter of growing area, and it's the least expensive source of dietary protein. The only non-legume to have an almost identical protein profile to soy is the cereal oat (A ...

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Soybean, Soybean - Physical characteristics, Soybean - Cultivation, Soybean - Uses, Soybean - Oil, Soybean - Meal, Soybean - Flour, Soybean - Infant formula, Soybean - Substitute for existing products, Soybean - Other products, Soybean - Genetic modification, Soybean - Nutrition, Soybean - Protein, Soybean - Vitamins and Minerals, Soybean - Health, Soybean - Isoflavones, Soybean - Reduce cholesterol, Soybean - Cancer

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One cup (144 g) of strawberries constitutes approximately 45 calories (188 kJ) and is an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids. ...

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Garden Strawberry, Garden Strawberry - Cultivation, Garden Strawberry - Pollination, Garden Strawberry - Forcing, Garden Strawberry - Diseases, Garden Strawberry - Uses, Garden Strawberry - Nutrition, Garden Strawberry - External link

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Eating well during cancer treatment means getting enough food energy and protein to help prevent weight loss and regain strength. Good nutrition often helps people feel better and have more energy. Some people with cancer find it hard to eat a balanced diet because they may lose their appetite. In addition, common side effects of treatment, such as nausea, vomiting, or mouth sores, can make eating difficult. Often, foods taste different. Also, people being treated for cancer may not feel ...

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Symptoms, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Diagnosis, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Etiology, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Staging, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Stages of NHL, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Treatment, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Clinical trials, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Nutrition, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Prognosis, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Followup care, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Etiology, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Notable NHL patients

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Ill health can be caused by an imbalance of nutrients, producing either an excess or deficiency, which in turn affects body functioning cumulatively. Moreover, because most nutrients are, in some way or another, involved in cell-to-cell signalling (e.g. as building block or part of a hormone or signalling 'cascades'), deficiency or excess of various nutrients affects hormonal function indirectly. Thus, because they largely regulate the expression of genes, hormones represent a link between nutrition and how our genes are expressed, i. ...

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Nutrition, Nutrition - Overview, Nutrition - History, Nutrition - Nutrition and health, Nutrition - Essential and non-essential amino acids, Nutrition - Vitamins, Nutrition - Fatty acids, Nutrition - Sugar, Nutrition - Intestinal bacterial flora, Nutrition - Nutrition and sports, Nutrition - Nutrition and longevity, Nutrition - Calorie restriction, Nutrition - The French paradox, Nutrition - Nutrition industry and food processing, Nutrition - Policy advice and guidance on nutrition, Nutrition - Issues, Nutrition - The FPS

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Ill health can be brought about by an imbalance of nutrients, producing either an excess or deficiency which in turn affects body functioning in a cumulative manner. Moreover, because most nutrients are, in some way or the other, involved in cell-to-cell signalling (e.g. as building block or part of a hormone or signalling 'cascades'), deficiency or excess of various nutrients affects hormonal function also indirectly. Thus, because they largely regulate the expression of genes, hormones represent a link between nutrition and how our ...

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Nutrition, Nutrition - Overview, Nutrition - History of nutrition, Nutrition - Nutrition and health, Nutrition - Vitamins, Nutrition - Fatty acids, Nutrition - Sugar, Nutrition - Intestinal bacterial flora, Nutrition - Nutrition and sports, Nutrition - Nutrition and longevity, Nutrition - Calorie restriction, Nutrition - The French paradox, Nutrition - Nutrition industry and food processing, Nutrition - Policy advice and guidance on nutrition, Nutrition - Current issues and challenges

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Vegan nutrition encompasses the nutrients vegans require for a balanced diet. It is an important part of a vegan's life, as it is the foundation for determining which foods should be consumed based on their lifestyle choices. Vegan nutrition usually refers to the intake and balance of nutrients throughout a day, and therefore is dually classified under dietary regimes and practices. Vegan nutrition - Balance and regulation. Vegan nutrition, like any Healthy diet, relates closely to the practices of limiting ...

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• Vegan nutrition - Fatty acids
• Vegan nutrition - Iron and iodine
• Vegan nutrition - Protein and amino acids
• Vegan nutrition - Trans-fats
• Vegan nutrition - Vitamins and minerals

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Vegetarian nutrition is a subject of importance to both vegetarians and dietitians. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), American Heart Association, National Institutes of Health, British Medical Association and the Mayo Clinic, vegetarian diets offer a number of health benefits compared to non-vegetarian diets. As an example, vegetarians tend to have lower body mass indices, lower levels of cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and less incidence of heart disease, hypertension, some forms of cancer, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, osteoporosis, dementias such as Alzheime ...

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• Vegetarian nutrition - Protein
• Vegetarian nutrition - Combining Proteins
• Vegetarian nutrition - Iron
• Vegetarian nutrition - Zinc
• Vegetarian nutrition - Vitamin B12
• Vegetarian nutrition - Omega-3 fatty acids
• Vegetarian nutrition - Vitamin D
• Vegetarian nutrition - Iodine
• Vegetarian nutrition - Diet and stamina

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The Atkins Nutritional Approach, popularly known as the Atkins Diet or just Atkins, is the most marketed and well-known of the low-carbohydrate diets. It was created by Dr. Robert Atkins (1930-2003) and popularized in a series of books, starting with Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution in 1972. In his revised book, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, Atkins updated some of his ideas, but remained faithful to the original concepts. The Atkins franchise (i.e., the business formed to provide products serving peopl ...

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• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Phases
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Induction
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Ongoing weight loss
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Pre-maintenance
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Lifetime maintenance
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Popularity
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Criticism
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Views in favor of the diet
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Misconceptions about the diet
• Atkins Nutritional Approach - Reference

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Yoga Nutrition: Dietary method endorsed by Richard Hittleman, author of several books on yoga.

According to Yoga Nutrition theory,

á      prana (life-force) is absorbable from food and is its real nourishment, and

á      eating too many indigestible, rich, devitalized foods allows gastric removal of vital energies from other parts of the body, including one's mental and spiritual bodies.

(See also: Yoga Nutrition, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)