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- EAT-Lancet Commission
2019 commission proposing a "planetary health diet" intended to feed 10 billion people in 2050 within planetary boundaries, emphasizing plant foods (vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts) with limited animal protein.
- eating disorder
eating disorder
- Eicosanoids
Biologically active substances derived from linoleic and α-linolenic (n-6 and n-3) essential fatty acids.
- Elder FlowersUPF
Elder Flowers is a flavoring — Natural flavoring from white flowers of shrub
- electrolyte
electrolyte
- Electron transport chain
Sequential transfer of electrons from reduced coenzymes to oxygen, coupled with ATP formation, occurring within mitochondria.
- Electronic Health Record
Digital, longitudinal record of patient health information used across encounters and care settings.
- electronic Nutrition Care Process Terminology
Web-based, subscription version of the NCPT containing ~1,700 standardized nutrition care terms.
- Electrostatic_salt_coating
Electrostatic_Salt_Coating is a other additive listed in the FDA food-additive database.
- Elongation
Extension of a polypeptide during protein synthesis, or addition of two-carbon units to a fatty acid chain.
- empty calories
empty calories
- Encapsulated_oil
Encapsulated_Oil is a other additive listed in the FDA food-additive database.
- Endocrine
All of the body's hormone-secreting glands.
- Endocytosis
Uptake of a substance into a cell via vesicles derived from the plasma membrane.
- Endopeptidase
Enzyme that hydrolyzes peptide bonds within the interior of a peptide or protein.
- Endoplasmic reticulum
Network of membranous channels in the cytosol providing continuity among the nuclear envelope, Golgi, and plasma membrane.
- Endosulfan
Endosulfan is a pesticide residue — Insecticide on fruits, vegetables, growing tea
- Endothermic reaction
Reaction in which the products have more free energy than the reactants; requires energy input.
- energy balance
energy balance
- Enkephalins
Peptides that bind to opioid receptors in the brain and gastrointestinal tract.
- enriched
enriched
- Enteral Nutrition
Delivery of nutrients into the gastrointestinal tract via a tube or stoma when oral intake is inadequate.
- Enterocyte
Intestinal cell.
- Enterohepatic circulation
Movement of a substance, such as bile, from the liver to intestine and back.
- Enzymes
Protein catalysts that increase the rate of biochemical reactions.
- EPA
Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (20:5n-3) from marine sources that is the precursor of series-3 prostaglandins, series-5 leukotrienes, and E-series resolvins.
- Ephedra
Ephedra is a other — Herb containing ephedrine alkaloids
- EpichlorohydrinUPF
Epichlorohydrin is a solvent processing aid — Modifier for food starches
- Epidemiology
Science of factors influencing the frequency and distribution of disease in a defined population.
- Epigenetics
Heritable changes in gene expression that occur without alteration of the underlying DNA sequence, principally through DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNAs.
- Ergocalciferol
Ergocalciferol is a nutrient vitamin — Vitamin D2
- Erythorbic AcidUPF
Erythorbic Acid is a antioxidant — Antioxidant with 1/20th vitamin capacity of ascorbic acid
- Erythritol
Erythritol is a natural sweetener — Sugar alcohol from fermentation of glucose
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin is a veterinary drug — Antibacterial; drug for beef, chicken eggs, pork, turkey
- ErythrosineUPF
Erythrosine is a colorant — Sodium/potassium salt of tetraiodofluorescein; coal-tar derivative
- Essential Amino Acid
Amino acid that cannot be synthesized by humans in sufficient quantity to meet metabolic demand and must be obtained from the diet: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine.
- Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
The average daily intake of a nutrient estimated to meet the requirement of 50% of healthy individuals in a defined life-stage and sex group.
- Estradiol
Estradiol is a veterinary drug — Natural estrogenic female hormone; growth promoter implanted in animals
- EstragoleUPF
Estragole is a flavoring — Synthetic fruit, licorice, anise, spice flavoring
- EthanolUPF
Ethanol is a solvent processing aid — Solvent in candy, beverages, ice cream, candy glaze
- Ethion
Ethion is a pesticide residue — Insecticide to kill mites
- EthoxyquinUPF
Ethoxyquin is a antioxidant — Antioxidant in chili powder, paprika, ground chili
- Ethyl AcrylateUPF
Ethyl Acrylate is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring occurring naturally in pineapple and raspberries
- Ethyl Carbamate
Ethyl Carbamate is a other — Compound occurring in fermented foods/beverages
- Ethyl FormateUPF
Ethyl Formate is a preservative — Yeast/mold inhibitor; fumigant for raisins, currants; fungicide
- Ethyl MethylphenylglycidateUPF
Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring with strong strawberry odor
- Ethyl VanillinUPF
Ethyl Vanillin is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring stronger than vanilla
- Ethylene DibromideUPF
Ethylene Dibromide is a solvent processing aid — Fumigant; lead scavenger in gasoline
- Ethylene DichlorideUPF
Ethylene Dichloride is a solvent processing aid — Halogenated hydrocarbon fumigant and solvent
- Ethylene GlycolUPF
Ethylene Glycol is a humectant — Antifreeze and humectant; solvent
- Ethylene OxideUPF
Ethylene Oxide is a preservative — Fumigant on ground spices and processed natural seasonings
- Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic AcidUPF
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid is a preservative — Sequestrant in carbonated beverages; promotes color retention
- EucalyptolUPF
Eucalyptol is a flavoring — Chief constituent of eucalyptus oil; mint flavoring
- EugenolUPF
Eugenol is a flavoring — Synthetic fruit, nut, spice flavoring; defoamer in yeast production
- Eukaryotic cells
Cells with a defined nucleus surrounded by a nuclear membrane.
- Evaporated Cane Juice
Evaporated Cane Juice is a other additive listed in the FDA food-additive database.
- Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN)
Use of formula as the sole nutrition source (typically 6-8 weeks) for induction of remission in pediatric Crohn's disease, with efficacy comparable to corticosteroids without growth suppression.
- Exocytosis
Process by which compounds are released from cells.
- Exons
Segments of a gene that code for a sequence of nucleotides in a specific mRNA.
- Exopeptidase
Enzyme that hydrolyzes amino acids off the terminal end of a peptide or protein.
- Exothermic reaction
Reaction in which reactants have more free energy than products; releases energy as heat.