Preface | p. ix |
Nutrition and Health | |
Digestion | p. 3 |
Absorption | p. 5 |
Metabolism | p. 7 |
Nutrients | |
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins | p. 11 |
Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals, and Water | p. 21 |
Special Functions of Nutrients | p. 86 |
Foods, Beverages, and Supplementary Foods | |
Foods | p. 94 |
Beverages | p. 109 |
Supplementary Foods | p. 111 |
Ailments and Other Stressful Conditions | |
Abscess | p. 118 |
Accidents, Shock, and Surgery | p. 119 |
Acne | p. 120 |
Adrenal Exhaustion | p. 121 |
AIDS | p. 121 |
Alcoholism | p. 124 |
Allergies | p. 127 |
Alzheimer's Disease | p. 129 |
Anemia | p. 130 |
Aneurysm | p. 132 |
Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease | p. 132 |
Arthritis | p. 134 |
Asthma | p. 136 |
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders | p. 137 |
Autism | p. 138 |
Backache | p. 138 |
Baldness (Alopecia) | p. 139 |
Beriberi | p. 140 |
Bone Abnormalities | p. 140 |
Bronchitis | p. 141 |
Bruises | p. 142 |
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) | p. 142 |
Burns | p. 142 |
Bursitis | p. 143 |
Cancer | p. 143 |
Cataracts | p. 146 |
Celiac Disease | p. 147 |
Chicken Pox | p. 148 |
Cholesterol Level, High | p. 148 |
Cirrhosis of the Liver | p. 150 |
Colds | p. 151 |
Colitis and Crohn's Disease | p. 152 |
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) | p. 153 |
Constipation | p. 153 |
Croup | p. 154 |
Cystic Fibrosis | p. 154 |
Cystitis (Bladder Infection) | p. 155 |
Dandruff | p. 156 |
Deafness | p. 156 |
Depression/Bipolar Mood Disorder | p. 157 |
Dermatitis | p. 159 |
Diabetes | p. 160 |
Diarrhea | p. 162 |
Diverticulitis | p. 162 |
Dizziness/Vertigo | p. 163 |
Ear Infection/Earache | p. 163 |
Eating Disorders | p. 164 |
Eczema | p. 165 |
Edema (Fluid Retention) | p. 165 |
Emphysema | p. 166 |
Endometriosis | p. 167 |
Environmental Pollution | p. 168 |
Epilepsy | p. 168 |
Eye Disorders | p. 169 |
Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) | p. 171 |
Fever | p. 172 |
Flatulence (Intestinal Gas) | p. 173 |
Flu (Influenza) | p. 174 |
Fracture (Broken Bone) | p. 174 |
Gallbladder Disorders | p. 175 |
Gallstones | p. 175 |
Gastritis | p. 176 |
Glaucoma/Age-Related Macular Degeneration | p. 177 |
Goiter | p. 178 |
Gout | p. 178 |
Hair Problems | p. 179 |
Halitosis | p. 179 |
Hangovers | p. 180 |
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) | p. 180 |
Headache | p. 181 |
Heart Disease/Cardiovascular Disease | p. 182 |
Hemophilia | p. 184 |
Hemorrhoids (Piles) | p. 184 |
Hepatitis | p. 185 |
Hernia/Hiatal Hernia | p. 185 |
Herpes Simplex I and II | p. 186 |
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) | p. 187 |
Hyperthyroidism | p. 188 |
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) | p. 189 |
Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure) | p. 189 |
Hypothyroidism | p. 190 |
Indigestion (Dyspepsia) | p. 191 |
Infections | p. 191 |
Infertility/Impotence | p. 192 |
Inflammatory Conditions | p. 193 |
Kwashiorkor | p. 194 |
Leg Cramp and Charley Horse | p. 195 |
Liver Disorders | p. 195 |
Measles | p. 196 |
Meniere's Syndrome | p. 196 |
Menopause | p. 197 |
Mental Illness and Schizophrenia | p. 198 |
Mononucleosis | p. 200 |
Mouth and Tongue Disorders | p. 201 |
Multiple Sclerosis | p. 201 |
Muscle Weakness and Disorders | p. 203 |
Muscular Dystrophy | p. 204 |
Myasthenia Gravis | p. 205 |
Nail Problems | p. 205 |
Nausea and Vomiting | p. 206 |
Nephritis (Bright's Disease) | p. 206 |
Neuritis | p. 206 |
Osteoporosis (Brittle Bones) | p. 207 |
Overweight and Obesity | p. 208 |
Parkinson's Disease | p. 211 |
Pellagra | p. 212 |
Pernicious Anemia | p. 212 |
Phlebitis | p. 212 |
Pneumonia | p. 213 |
Polio | p. 213 |
Pregnancy | p. 214 |
Premenstrual Syndrome | p. 215 |
Prostatitis and Prostate Enlargement | p. 216 |
Pruritus Ani | p. 217 |
Psoriasis | p. 217 |
Pyorrhea (Periodontal Disease) | p. 218 |
Rhinitis | p. 218 |
Rickets and Osteomalacia | p. 218 |
Sciatica | p. 219 |
Scurvy | p. 219 |
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) | p. 219 |
Sinusitis | p. 220 |
Skin Problems | p. 220 |
Sore Throat | p. 224 |
Stress | p. 224 |
Stroke | p. 225 |
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | p. 226 |
Sunburn | p. 227 |
Swollen Glands | p. 228 |
Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome) | p. 228 |
Tics, Tremors, Twitches, and Tourette's Syndrome | p. 229 |
Tonsillitis | p. 229 |
Tooth and Gum Disorders, Gingivitis, and Periodontitis | p. 229 |
Ulcers | p. 230 |
Underweight | p. 231 |
Vaginitis | p. 232 |
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins | p. 232 |
Venereal Disease/Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) | p. 233 |
Worms and Intestinal Parasites | p. 234 |
Food Lists | |
Foods with Pharmacological Activity | p. 239 |
Acid- and Alkaline-Forming Foods | p. 239 |
Rich Food Sources of Nutrients | p. 239 |
Tables of Food Measurements and Composition | |
Weights and Measures | p. 251 |
Abbreviations and Symbols Used in the Tables | p. 252 |
Recommended Dietary Intake Chart | p. 252 |
Tables of Food Composition | p. 256 |
Food Groups | p. 256 |
Bibliography | p. 351 |
Index | p. 359 |
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