Penguin Books, 1:240
Pennsylvania State University, 2:659,
663, 788
Peppermint, 2:802
Pepsin
omnivorous diet, 2:770, 776, 952, 957
protein metabolism, 2:817–818
Pepsinogen, 2:817
Peptic ulcers, 1:298, 303, 305, 2:943,
2:944
Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate),
2:945
Percent daily values, on nutrition facts
panel,1:408, 1:410–411
Percentile categories for children’s
weight, 1:121
Performance enhancers
ginseng, 1:459
glycemic index diet, 1:476
green tea, 1:491
Perianal abscesses, 1:300, 304, 305
Periodontitis,2:753
Peritoneal dialysis, 2:829, 833
Peritonitis, 1:315
Perricone, Nicholas, 2:792, 795
Perricone diet, 1:220, 2:792–796
The Perricone Prescription
(Perricone), 2:792, 793
The Perricone Weight Loss Diet
(Perricone), 2:792
Personality type diet, 2:796–799, 796t
Peruvian cuisine, 2:887
Pescatore, Fred, 1:493, 495
Pesce-vegetarianism, 2:957
PET (positron emission tomography),
1:159
Peter, Daniel, 1:210
Pets, vegetarianism in, 2:962
Pfizer, 1:535
pH control agents, 1:397t
pH monitoring, of digestive diseases,
1:450, 508
Pharmacological food sensitivities,
1:421
Phentermine, 1:379–380, 381
Phenylketonuria (PKU), 1:79, 2:716
Phenylpropanolamine, 1:280, 2:740
Phenytoin, 1:597
Philippe, Odette, 1:484
Philippine cuisine, 1:81, 81t
Phillips, Bill, 1:113, 114, 115, 334–336
Phosphate, electrolyte imbalance and,
1:345
Phosphorus
kidney diet, 1:603, 604, 2:832
low-protein diet, 1:628
as major mineral, 2:690–691
Photosensitivity, St. John’s wort and,
2:904
Phylloquinone, 2:987
Physical activity
childhood obesity, 1:203
constipation, 1:225
Dean Ornish’s plan, 1:253Denise Austin plan, 1:259
Dietwatch, 1:296, 297, 298
Mayo Clinic plan (endorsed by
clinic), 2:662, 663–664
MyPyramid recommendations,
2:947,2:947, 2:949
obesity, 2:739
TLC diet, 2:926
Trim Kids program, 2:939, 940
Volumetrics plan, 2:995
weight cycling, 2:1006
Weight Watchers, 2:1012
See alsoExercise routines
Physical Activity and Good Nutrition:
Essential Elements to Prevent
Chronic Diseases and Obesity At A
Glance 2007(CDC), 2:664
Physical therapy, for osteoporosis, 2:762
Physicians Committee for
Responsible Medicine, 1:87
Phytochemicals, 1:161–163,
2:799–800
Phytoestrogens
menopause diet, 2:682
in soy products, 1:166, 2:893
veganism, 2:955
vegetarianism, 2:773, 774, 958
Phytonutrients, 2:799–805, 799t
Phytopharm, 1:166, 535
Phytosterols, 2:800
Piascle ́dine, 1:65
Pica, 1:331
Pierre, Colleen, 2:791
Pigment gallstones, 1:445, 446–447
Piles.SeeHemorrhoids
Pills, diet.SeeDiet drugs
PIM (Partners in Integrative
Medicine), 1:493
Pirquet, Clemens von, 1:403
PKU (phenylketonuria), 1:79, 2:716
Plague, from yersinia, 2:1017
Plant-based diet
acne, 1:5, 8
food groups for, 2:771–772
protein sources, 2:637
See alsoVegetarianism
Plant oil supplements, 1:65, 66
Plate and bowl concept (Sonoma
diet), 2:883, 884
Plendil, grapefruit and, 1:484
PLP (pyridoxal 5’-phosphate), 2:968
PMS (premenstrual syndrome), 2:1014
PNA (protein equivalent of nitrogen
appearance) tests, 2:832
Points, Weight Watchers, 2:1011, 1012
Poisoning.SeeToxicity
Pollo-vegetarianism, 2:957
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS),
1:218
Polydextrose, 1:366, 367t, 368
Polyfructoses, 1:313
Polymorphisms, 2:716, 718–719
Polynesian people, 2:781, 782t, 783
Polyols, 1:75, 77, 79Polyphenols, 1:165, 166, 490, 491
Polyphosphates, 1:72
Polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs)
antioxidants, 1:11
APOA1, 2:719
cholesterol, 1:285, 621
healthy heart diet, 1:375–377, 503
hypertriglyceridemia, 1:549
low-fat diet, 1:623
as macronutrient, 2:637, 638
sources, 1:375t
Popcorn, 1:213
Pork
barbeques, 1:24
Pacific Islander diet, 2:784
religious dietary practices, 1:486,
487, 2:644
Porphyria, Scarsdale diet and, 2:852
Portion control
cravings, 1:235
Fat smash diet, 1:371, 372
French paradox, 1:426
Mayo Clinic plan (endorsed by
clinic), 2:661
peanut butter diet, 2:789
Sonoma diet, 2:884
Subway diet, 2:908
Volumetrics plan, 2:994
weight cycling, 2:1006
Portland Veterans Affairs Medical
Center, 1:53
Positive nitrogen balance, 2:819
Positron emission tomography (PET),
1:159
Post-prandial glucose tests, 1:273
Post-prandial reactive hyperinsuline-
mia, 1:167
Postcommunist Europe, lifestyle and
nutrition, 1:191
Potassium
blood pressure, 1:545
DASH diet, 1:247–248, 250, 251
diuretics, 1:310
electrolyte imbalance, 1:344
kidney diet, 1:603, 604, 2:831, 832
low-protein diet, 1:627
as major mineral, 2:690–691
Potassium benzoate, 1:70
Potassium deficiency, 1:310, 344
Potassium sorbate, 1:71
Potassium-sparing diuretics, 1:308,
309, 310
Potato pancakes recipe, 2:777
Potatoes, in Ireland, 2:714
Poultry
for inflammation, 1:57
labeling regulation, 1:409–410
riboflavin in, 2:834t, 835
Scandinavian diet, 2:849
TLC diet, 2:924t
vitamin B 6 in, 2:969
Poverty
Africa, 1:22
children, 1:14Index