Dietetic
Dietetic
Dietetic (pronunciation: /ˌdaɪ.əˈtɛt.ɪk/) is a term that refers to the science of diet and its effects on health. It is derived from the Greek word "διαιτητική" (diaitētikē), which means "the art of dieting".
Dietetics is a multidisciplinary field of health care that involves the application of nutrition science to promote health and manage diseases. It includes the study of the nutritional needs of the body and the ways in which diet can influence health, as well as the practical application of this knowledge in a variety of settings.
Related Terms
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
- Dietitian: A health professional who has a Bachelor's degree, specializing in food and nutrition, and also undergoes a period of practical training in a hospital or community setting.
- Diet: The sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism, and that is not due to any immediate external injury.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dietetic
- Wikipedia's article - Dietetic
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