Outline of nutrition

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

Nutrition study of 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. It is also called nutrition science.

Essence of nutrition

Main article: Nutrition

Branches of nutrition

History of nutrition

Main article: History of nutrition

Nutrients

Macronutrients

Main article: Macronutrient

Water

Main article: Water

Protein

Main article: Protein
Amino acids

Fat

Saturated fats
Monounsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats
Essential fatty acids
Other fats
Fat substitutes

Carbohydrates

Dietary fiber
Sugars
Sugar substitutes

Micronutrients

Main article: Micronutrient

Vitamins

Main article: Vitamin

Minerals

Organic acids

Foods

Pyramid groups

Qualities of food

General nutrition concepts

Diets and dieting

Nutrition problems

Main article: Malnutrition

Behavioral problems

Nutrition politics

Organizations

Nutrition scholars

Nutrition lists

See also

References

    Databases and search engines

    Governmental agencies and intergovernmental bodies

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