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Food Science

Key word search terms

Below are some possible subject terms to enter into a keyword search in the library catalogue or databases. This is not an exhaustive list, but will help to get you started.

Amino Acids Calcium Calories Carbohydrates
Cholesterol Dairy Products Diet Diet Therapy
Dietitian Dietetics Digestion Drug - Nutrient Interaction
Ecological Engineering Foodborne Diseases Genetically Modified Food Herbal Supplements
Human Ecology Lactose Intolerance Lipids/Fats Metabolism
Minerals Nutrient Nutrition Protein
Sugar Supplements Vitamins Water