Nutrition or nutrition science studies the relationship between diet and states of health and disease. Dieticians are Health professionals who are specialized in this area of expertise, highly trained to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice and interventions. The scope of nutrition science ranges from malnutrition to optimal health. Many common symptoms and diseases can often be prevented or alleviated with better nutrition.The following list of topics is provided as an overview of and introduction to nutrition:

The FDA's food pyramid has helped people from all walks of life decide what to eat every day. Now, however, there is a new walk of life, or I should say unlife, that will benefit from the pyramid.

Several large-scale studies have proven health benefits of nuts. Nutritional benefits range from weight loss, lowering the occurrence of Adult Type 2 diabetes to decreasing heart disease risk. Nuts are so high in protein, the USDA Food Guide Pyramid places them in the meat category. In July 2003, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved