Modernization
Greek and Middle Eastern diet,
1:487–488
inflammation, 1:57
Mediterranean diet, 2:674
Native American diet, 2:698
nutrition transition, 1:188–189
Pacific Islander American diet,
2:781–782
Pacific Islander diet, 2:784
Shangri-la diet, 2:863–865
Molybdenum, 2:692–696, 693t
Molybdenum cofactor, 2:692, 693
Molybdenum cofactor deficiency,
2:694–695
Molybdenum supplements, 2:694
Mono diets, 1:263–264, 481
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs)
fen-phen, 1:381
ginkgo, 1:463
ginseng, 1:460
Monosaccharides, 1:170–171
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), 1:73,
398
Monoterpenes, 1:165
Monounsaturated fats
cholesterol, 1:285, 621
French paradox, 1:426
Greek and Middle Eastern diet,
1:488
Hamptons diet, 1:493, 494, 495
healthy heart diet, 1:375, 503
hypertriglyceridemia, 1:549
low-fat diet, 1:623
as macronutrient, 2:637, 638
Mood, diet connection, 2:727t, 750
Morbid obesity, 1:89, 121
‘‘More-’’ foods, labeling of, 2:731t
Mormonism, dietary practices,
2:825t, 827
Morton, Richard, 1:45
Motherwort, 2:802
Motility drugs, 1:325, 509
Motivational techniques
Body for Life diet, 1:115
Dietwatch, 1:296, 297
Mayo Clinic plan, 2:662
NutriSystem, 2:724
Richard Simmons diet, 2:840
3-hour diet, 2:922
Weight Watchers, 2:1011, 1012
Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
1:601
Mouthwash, fluoride in, 1:390
Movement for Compassionate Living
(MCL), 2:953
MOWAA (Meals on Wheels
Association of America), 2:862
MPEP (Moderate-Intensity
Progressive Exercise Program), 2:938
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging),
1:159, 233
MSG (monosodium glutamate), 1:73,
398MSM (methylsulfonylmethane),
1:467
MSUD (Maple syrup urine disease),
2:649–654
MTHFR gene, 2:718
Mucilages, 1:313
Multi-level marketing, Herbalife and,
1:515, 516
Multivitamin supplements testing,
2:992
See also specific supplements
Muscle dysmorphic disorder,
1:330–331
Muscle loss, 1:629, 2:858
Muscle mass, in athletes, 2:898
Mushrooms
as cancer-fighting food, 1:162t, 165
food poisoning, 1:414
Muslim dietary practices, 1:486, 487,
2:825t, 826
Mustard, 2:803
My Optimum Health Plan, 2:750
Myoglobin, 1:571
Myoplex products, 1:335
MyPyramid guide.SeeUSDA food
guide pyramidN
NAAL (National Assessment of
Adult Literacy), 2:735
NAFLD (Non-alcoholic fatty liver
disease), 1:300, 304, 305
Naltrexone, 1:35
Naphthoquinones.SeeVitamin K
Naringen, 2:804
NASA (National Aeronautics and
Space Administration), 1:575
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
calorie recommendations, 2:680
cyclamate research, 1:78
fiber recommendations, 1:511
macronutrient ranges, 1:195
MSG, 1:398
vitamin D recommendations,
2:755
See alsoInstitute of Medicine
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA), 1:575
National Assessment of Adult
Literacy (NAAL), 2:735
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
antioxidants, 1:60
aspartame study, 1:77
diet-related cancers, 1:163
osteoporosis diet, 2:768
prostate cancer, 2:813
raw food diets, 2:821
Seventh-Day Adventist diet study,
2:958
Trim Kids, 2:940
veganism research, 2:955National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine
(NCCAM)
arthritis, 1:67
DHEA, 1:269
echinacea research, 1:337, 338
GAIT study, 1:466
ginkgo research, 1:463
ginseng research, 1:459
green tea research, 1:490–491
juice fast research, 1:594
purpose, 1:293–294
St. John’s wort study, 2:903
National Center for Health Statistics,
1:202, 300
National Center for Minority Health
and Health Disparities (NCMHD),
2:720
National Childbirth Trust (UK),
1:427
National Cholesterol Education
Program (NCEP)
fat recommendations, 2:742
low-cholesterol diet, 1:620
peanut butter diet, 2:790
testing recommendations, 1:285,
542, 550
TLC diet, 2:924, 925–926, 927
triglyceride recommendations,
1:547, 551, 2:936
National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), 1:355
National Commission for Certifying
Agencies (NCAA), 1:41
National Diabetes Advisory Board
(NDAB), 1:37
National Diet and Nutrition Survey
(UK), 2:764, 766
National Eating Disorders
Association, 1:117
National Football League, 1:355
National Health and Nutrition
Examination Surveys I to III, 1:206,
2:764, 766
National Health Examination Survey
Cycles I to III, 1:206, 427, 506
National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute (NHLBI)
cholesterol screening recommen-
dations, 1:285
DASH study, 1:247, 545
healthy heart diet, 1:501, 504
weight assessment measures, 1:121
See alsoNational Cholesterol
Education Program
National Immunization Survey,
1:127
National Institute for Aging (NIA),
1:269
National Institute for Drug Abuse
(NIDA), 1:356
National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases,
1:466Index