fortification
“Fortification” — the addition of nutrients to foods to prevent or correct a nutritional deficiency, to balance the total nutrient profile of food, or to restore nutrients lost in processing.
folic acid
“Folic Acid” — water-soluble B complex vitamin. Plays an important role in cell division, and thus is important to the development of the nervous system of the fetus. Folic acid can also reduce levels of homocysteine, preventing damage to the artery walls, and ultimately, atherosclerosis. Folic acid is easily absorbed directly from the digestive tract […]
fatty acids
“Fatty acid” — an organic acid molecule consisting of a chain of carbon molecules and a carboxylic acid (COOH) group. Fatty acids are found in fats, oils, and as components of a number of essential lipids, such as phospholipids and triglycerides. Fatty acids can be burned by the body for energy.
fatty acid
“Fatty acid” — an organic acid molecule consisting of a chain of carbon molecules and a carboxylic acid (COOH) group. Fatty acids are found in fats, oils, and as components of a number of essential lipids, such as phospholipids and triglycerides. Fatty acids can be burned by the body for energy.
fat soluble vitamins
“Fat soluble vitamins” — nutrients that dissolve in fats or oils but not in water. These vitamins are often found in foods that contain fat, and fat may be necessary for their absorption from the digestive tract into the bloodstream. People who eat very little fat may have difficulty getting enough of the fat-soluble vitamins […]
etiology
“Etiology” — the causes or origin of a disease.
epidemiological studies
“Epidemiological study” — a study examining disease occurrence in a human population.
epidemiological study
“Epidemiologic study” — a study examining disease occurrence in a human population.
epidemiologic study
“Epidemiologic study” — a study examining disease occurrence in a human population.
enzymes
“Enzyme” — a protein that catalyzes a chemical reaction. A substance that increases the speed of a chemical reaction without being changed in the overall process. Enzymes are vitally important to the regulation of the chemistry of cells and organisms.