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Nitrate reduction process generally mediated by anaerobic bacteria by which nitrogen available to plants is converted to a gaseous form and lost from…

The predisposition to tooth decay (DENTAL CARIES).

The property of dental enamel to permit passage of light, heat, gases, liquids, metabolites, mineral ions and other substances. It does not include t…

The susceptibility of the DENTAL ENAMEL to dissolution.

Physiological processes and properties of the DENTITION.

The property of dentin that permits passage of light, heat, cold, and chemical substances. It does not include penetration by microorganisms.

The susceptibility of the DENTIN to dissolution.

The formation of dentin. Dentin first appears in the layer between the ameloblasts and odontoblasts and becomes calcified immediately. Formation prog…

To move about or walk on foot with the use of aids.

The decrease in a measurable parameter of a PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESS, including cellular, microbial, and plant; immunological, cardiovascular, respirato…

A type of climate characterized by insufficient moisture to support appreciable plant life. It is a climate of extreme aridity, usually of extreme he…

Removal of moisture from a substance (chemical, food, tissue, etc.).

A process of selective diffusion through a membrane. It is usually used to separate low-molecular-weight solutes which diffuse through the membrane f…

A period of arrested growth or development in animals that is triggered by external conditions, such as length of day, extreme temperatures, or reduc…

Seasonal suspension of insect growth development. It can be either induced by environmental cues (e.g., PHOTOPERIOD) or as a facultative part of the …

Post-systolic relaxation of the HEART, especially the HEART VENTRICLES.

A phase of the ESTROUS CYCLES that follows METESTRUS. Diestrus is a period of sexual quiescence separating phases of ESTRUS in polyestrous animals.

Regular course of eating and drinking adopted by a person or animal.

Diets which become fashionable, but which are not necessarily nutritious.(Lehninger 1982, page 484)

A diet that contributes to the development and acceleration of ATHEROGENESIS.

A consistent pattern of food and drink consumption that contributes to the development and advancement of DENTAL CARIES.

A course of food intake prescribed for patients, that limits the amount of foods with a high GLYCEMIC INDEX.

Concepts involved with nutritional physiology, including categories of substances eaten for sustenance, nutritional phenomena and processes, eating p…

A diet which is devoid of GLUTENS from WHEAT; BARLEY; RYE; and other wheat-related varieties. The diet is designed to reduce exposure to those protei…

Dietary patterns which have been found to be important in reducing disease risk.

Consumption of excessive DIETARY FATS.

A course of food intake that is high in FATS and low in CARBOHYDRATES. This diet provides sufficient PROTEINS for growth but insufficient amount of c…

An approach to nutrition based on whole cereal grains, beans, cooked vegetables and the Chinese YIN-YANG principle. It advocates a diet consisting of…

A diet typical of the Mediterranean region characterized by a pattern high in fruits and vegetables, EDIBLE GRAIN and bread, potatoes, poultry, beans…

A nutritional plan based on the presumed diet of pre-agricultural human ancestors. It consists mainly of MEAT, EGGS, NUTS, roots and fresh VEGETABLES…