Nutrition glossary
272 terms explained without jargon: nutrients, indices, microbiota, physiology, labels… Truly understand what you eat.
Allergies & sensitivities
22
Anaphylaxis · Cross-reactivity (cross-allergy) · DAO (diamine oxidase)
Certifications & labels
28
AB organic label (Agriculture Biologique) · Best before date (DDM in France) · Fair trade (Fairtrade)
Indices & metrics
30
BMI (body mass index) · Calorie (and kilocalorie) · CRP (C-reactive protein)
Microbiota
28
Beneficial bacteria · Butyrate · Dysbiosis
Nutrients
188
Alcohol (ethanol) · Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) · Amino acid profile (PDCAAS / DIAAS score)
Sports nutrition
22
Anabolic window (or metabolic window) · Carbohydrate loading (carb-loading) · Creatine
Health conditions
42
Acid reflux (GORD) · Anaemia · Autoimmune diseases and diet
Physiology
94
Adenosine · Ageing · Anabolism
Properties & processing
46
Antinutrients · Bioavailability · Cooking
Diets
44
Agroecology · Calorie restriction · Carb cycling