Obesity and Global Food Supply

of the global supply and quality of food." The global obesity epidemic remains poorly...

Four Percent Live in Food Deserts in USA

from any grocery store, are considered “food deserts”. In 2009 4.1% of America’s...

Trees and Fungi Share Resources and Information

information. The plant makes and delivers food to the fungus; the fungus increases the...

B1 - Thiamin

body uses for energy. B1 helps convert food into energy, needed for healthy skin,...

Toxicant

can be found in the air, soil, water, or food. Toxins are poisonous substances that...

Fat

main macronutrient groups in human diet. Foods containing dietary fat have a mix of...

A - Retinol

risk. Carotenoids act as antioxidants. Foods rich in the carotenoids lutein and...

B12 - Cobalamin

enzymes needed for its synthesis. Proved food sources of B12 are animal products...

B3 - Niacin

Niacin, nicotinic acid, helps to convert food into energy and is essential for healthy...

Carbohydrate

starches and fibers; one of the basic food groups. Sugar is the generalized name for...