Nutrition analysis

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Nutrition Analysis

Nutrition analysis refers to the process of determining the nutritional content of foods and food products. The analysis often includes the measurement of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral, and fiber content.

Pronunciation

nu·tri·tion a·nal·y·sis

Etymology

The term "nutrition analysis" is derived from the Latin word "nutritio" meaning nourishment and the Greek word "analusis" meaning a breaking up.

Process

Nutrition analysis can be performed through various methods, including food labeling, dietary assessment, and laboratory analysis. The process often involves the use of specialized software and databases to accurately determine the nutritional content of a food item.

Importance

Nutrition analysis is crucial in many areas, including clinical nutrition, public health, food science, and dietetics. It helps in the formulation of dietary guidelines, development of food fortification programs, and creation of meal plans for individuals with specific dietary needs.

Related Terms

  • Dietary Assessment: The process of evaluating an individual's food intake.
  • Food Labeling: The process of providing information about a food product's nutritional content on its packaging.
  • Clinical Nutrition: The study of the relationship between food and a healthy body.
  • Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
  • Food Science: The study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food.
  • Dietetics: The science of how food and nutrition affects human health.

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