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Preface | |
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Nutrition and Health | |
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Digestion | |
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Absorption | |
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Metabolism | |
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Nutrients | |
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Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins | |
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Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals, and Water | |
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Special Functions of Nutrients | |
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Foods, Beverages, and Supplementary Foods | |
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Foods | |
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Beverages | |
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Supplementary Foods | |
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Ailments and Other Stressful Conditions | |
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Abscess | |
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Accidents, Shock, and Surgery | |
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Acne | |
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Adrenal Exhaustion | |
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AIDS | |
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Alcoholism | |
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Allergies | |
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Alzheimer's Disease | |
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Anemia | |
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Aneurysm | |
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Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease | |
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Arthritis | |
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Asthma | |
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders | |
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Autism | |
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Backache | |
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Baldness (Alopecia) | |
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Beriberi | |
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Bone Abnormalities | |
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Bronchitis | |
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Bruises | |
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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) | |
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Burns | |
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Bursitis | |
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Cancer | |
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Cataracts | |
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Celiac Disease | |
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Chicken Pox | |
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Cholesterol Level, High | |
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Cirrhosis of the Liver | |
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Colds | |
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Colitis and Crohn's Disease | |
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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) | |
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Constipation | |
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Croup | |
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Cystic Fibrosis | |
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Cystitis (Bladder Infection) | |
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Dandruff | |
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Deafness | |
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Depression/Bipolar Mood Disorder | |
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Dermatitis | |
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Diabetes | |
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Diarrhea | |
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Diverticulitis | |
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Dizziness/Vertigo | |
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Ear Infection/Earache | |
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Eating Disorders | |
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Eczema | |
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Edema (Fluid Retention) | |
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Emphysema | |
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Endometriosis | |
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Environmental Pollution | |
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Epilepsy | |
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Eye Disorders | |
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Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) | |
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Fever | |
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Flatulence (Intestinal Gas) | |
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Flu (Influenza) | |
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Fracture (Broken Bone) | |
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Gallbladder Disorders | |
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Gallstones | |
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Gastritis | |
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Glaucoma/Age-Related Macular Degeneration | |
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Goiter | |
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Gout | |
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Hair Problems | |
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Halitosis | |
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Hangovers | |
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Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) | |
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Headache | |
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Heart Disease/Cardiovascular Disease | |
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Hemophilia | |
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Hemorrhoids (Piles) | |
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Hepatitis | |
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Hernia/Hiatal Hernia | |
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Herpes Simplex I and II | |
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) | |
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Hyperthyroidism | |
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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) | |
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Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure) | |
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Hypothyroidism | |
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Indigestion (Dyspepsia) | |
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Infections | |
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Infertility/Impotence | |
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Inflammatory Conditions | |
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Kwashiorkor | |
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Leg Cramp and Charley Horse | |
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Liver Disorders | |
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Measles | |
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Meniere's Syndrome | |
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Menopause | |
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Mental Illness and Schizophrenia | |
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Mononucleosis | |
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Mouth and Tongue Disorders | |
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Multiple Sclerosis | |
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Muscle Weakness and Disorders | |
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Muscular Dystrophy | |
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Myasthenia Gravis | |
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Nail Problems | |
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Nausea and Vomiting | |
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Nephritis (Bright's Disease) | |
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Neuritis | |
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Osteoporosis (Brittle Bones) | |
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Overweight and Obesity | |
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Parkinson's Disease | |
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Pellagra | |
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Pernicious Anemia | |
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Phlebitis | |
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Pneumonia | |
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Polio | |
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Pregnancy | |
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Premenstrual Syndrome | |
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Prostatitis and Prostate Enlargement | |
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Pruritus Ani | |
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Psoriasis | |
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Pyorrhea (Periodontal Disease) | |
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Rhinitis | |
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Rickets and Osteomalacia | |
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Sciatica | |
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Scurvy | |
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) | |
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Sinusitis | |
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Skin Problems | |
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Sore Throat | |
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Stress | |
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Stroke | |
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | |
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Sunburn | |
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Swollen Glands | |
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Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome) | |
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Tics, Tremors, Twitches, and Tourette's Syndrome | |
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Tonsillitis | |
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Tooth and Gum Disorders, Gingivitis, and Periodontitis | |
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Ulcers | |
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Underweight | |
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Vaginitis | |
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Varicose Veins and Spider Veins | |
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Venereal Disease/Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) | |
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Worms and Intestinal Parasites | |
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Food Lists | |
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Foods with Pharmacological Activity | |
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Acid- and Alkaline-Forming Foods | |
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Rich Food Sources of Nutrients | |
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Tables of Food Measurements and Composition | |
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Weights and Measures | |
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Abbreviations and Symbols Used in the Tables | |
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Recommended Dietary Intake Chart | |
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Tables of Food Composition | |
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Food Groups | |
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Bibliography | |
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Index | |