Dietary guidelines recommend limiting the intake of red meat because it is a major contributor of saturated fat and is presumed to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The Prospective Urban Ru.. Read More

Malnutrition refers to insufficient, excessive, or imbalance of nutrient intake. The two main types of malnutrition are undernutrition and overnutrition... Read More

Flavonoid is a class of polyphenols naturally present in fruits and vegetables. Population studies have shown that a higher intake of flavonoids is inversely associated with coronary heart disease ris.. Read More

Carbohydrates consist of a large proportion of calories in the Asian diet. My wife always asks me not to consume too much carbohydrate, fearing that a high carbohydrate intake may be detrimental to my.. Read More

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and is currently the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug.. Read More

A grain is made up of three parts- bran, endosperm, and germ. Whole grains refer to the entire grain before the bran and germ are removed by milling. In contrast, the refined or milled grain is just t.. Read More