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Nutrition or nutrition science studies the relationship between diet and states of health and disease. The scope of nutrition science ranges from malnutrition to optimal health. Many common symptoms and diseases can often be prevented or alleviated with better nutrition.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to nutrition:

Contents 1 Essence of nutrition 2 Branches of nutrition 3 History of nutrition 4 Nutrients 4.1 Macronutrients 4.1.1 Water 4.1.2 Protein 4.1.2.1 Amino Acids 4.1.3 Fat 4.1.3.1 Saturated fats 4.1.3.2 Monounsaturated fats 4.1.3.3 Polyunsaturated fats 4.1.3.4 Essential fatty acids 4.1.3.5 Other Fats 4.1.3.6 Fat substitutes 4.1.4 Carbohydrates 4.1.4.1 Dietary fiber 4.1.4.2 Starch 4.1.4.3 Sugars 4.1.4.4 Sugar substitutes 4.2 Micronutrients 4.2.1 Vitamins 4.2.2 Minerals 4.2.3 Organic Acids 5 Foods 5.1 Pyramid Groups 5.1.1 Qualities of food 6 General nutrition concepts 6.1 Diets and dieting 6.2 Nutrition problems 6.2.1 Behavioral problems 6.3 Nutrition politics 6.4 Organizations 7 Nutrition scholars 8 Nutrition lists 9 See also 10 External links 10.1 Databases and search engines 10.2 Governmental agencies and intergovernmental bodies

Essence of nutrition

Main article: Nutrition

Diet

Dieting

Eating

Branches of nutrition

Nutrigenomics Nutrition physiology

Prenatal nutrition

Sports nutrition

History of nutrition

Main article: History of nutrition

• History of vitamins
  • History of Vitamin B₁
  • History of Vitamin B₃
  • History of Vitamin B₆
  • History of vitamin C
  • History of Vitamin E

Nutrients

Macronutrients

Water

Protein

• Complete protein
• Protein combining
• Protein in nutrition

Amino Acids

Fat

Saturated fats

Monounsaturated fats

Polyunsaturated fats

Essential fatty acids

Other Fats

Fat substitutes

Carbohydrates

Dietary fiber

Starch

Sugars

Sugar substitutes

Micronutrients

Vitamins

• Avitaminosis (vitamin deficiency)
• Multivitamin

Minerals

Organic Acids

Foods

Pyramid Groups

Qualities of food

General nutrition concepts

Diets and dieting

• Bodybuilding nutrition
  • Bodybuilding supplement
• Calorie restriction
• Cognitive enhancement nutrition
• Dietary supplement
• Fruitarianism
• Life extension nutrition
• Low-carbohydrate diet
• Prenatal nutrition
• Raw food diet
• Sports nutrition
• Vegetarianism
• Weight loss
• Yo-yo dieting

Nutrition problems

• Avitaminosis (vitamin deficiency)
• Nutrition transition

Behavioral problems

• Eating disorders
  • Binge eating
  • Bulemia
• Overeating

Nutrition politics

• Fat tax
• Health claims on food labels

Organizations

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Food and Drugs Act
• USDA

Nutrition scholars

• Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

Nutrition lists

Main article: Lists of nutrition topics

• Antioxidants in food
• B vitamins
• Diets
• Food additives
• Fruits
• Herbs and spices
• Illness related to poor nutrition
• Meats
• Seeds
• Spices and herbs
• Vegetables

• Nutrients
  • List of dietary amino acids
    • List of essential amino acids
  • List of dietary minerals
    • List of essential minerals
  • List of dietary fatty acids
    • List of essential fatty acids See Essential fatty acid
  • List of dietary herbs
  • List of nootropics
  • List of vitamins See vitamin
• List of dietary supplements
• List of herbal supplements

See also

• Outline of exercise

External links

• Diet, Nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases by a Joint WHO/FAO Expert consultation (2003)
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Frequently asked questions

Databases and search engines

• Nutrition Data Calculators
• Compare the nutrients in 100 calories of any two foods
• Nutrition Data
• Recipe Nutrition - extends USDA database with friendly names for common ingredients, recipe nutrition calculator and additional specialized ingredients
• USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Search By Food
• USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Nutrient Lists Search By Nutrient
• Nutritional Status Assessment and Analysis: E-Learning Course from FAO

Governmental agencies and intergovernmental bodies

• UN Standing Committee on Nutrition - In English, French and Portuguese

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