Significance of Nutritional value

Nutritional value is a comprehensive concept that encompasses the essential nutrients and minerals present in food, contributing significantly to health and well-being. It highlights the benefits derived from various food sources, such as animal fats, mushrooms, saffron, and plant-based items like Moringa and guava, which are rich in vitamins and minerals. Nutritional value assesses the impact of foods on health, particularly their role in disease prevention and promoting overall wellness, underscoring the importance of a nutrient-rich diet.

Synonyms: Nutrient content, Dietary value, Food composition, Nutritional content, Nutritive value.

In Dutch: Voedingswaarde; In Finnish: Ravintoarvo; In Spanish: Valor nutricional

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Hindu concept of 'Nutritional value'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, nutritional value emphasizes the health benefits and energy sourced from animal fats, reflecting a holistic view of dietary choices that integrate physical well-being with spiritual practices.

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
Ayurveda Books

From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)

(1) The health benefits and energy-providing properties associated with the consumption of animal fats.[1]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

The concept of Nutritional value in scientific sources

Science Books

Nutritional value encompasses the essential nutrients in foods that contribute to health, including vitamins and minerals in honey and Tulsi, while highlighting the impact of processed foods on health benefits and the importance of specific nutrients in dietary preparations.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) This refers to the amounts of nutrients a food provides, and is important for health.[2] (2) The health-promoting components in honey that are being investigated anew for their potential benefits.[3] (3) The content and quality of nutrients in food, which can be negatively affected by the repeated heating of cooking oils.[4] (4) The content of nutrients in a substance that is beneficial to health.[5] (5) The content of essential nutrients in food that contribute to health, which is considered in various dietary choices.[6]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.

Plural form: Nutritional values.