| 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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