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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 | |