The state of the science of nutrition in the XXi century. from the theory of balanced nutrition to holistic theory
Tkachenko, E.I.
Eksperimental'naia i Klinicheskaia Gastroenterologiia 2: 154-160
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1682-8658 PMID: 19552033 Document Number: 629841
Holistic nutrition theory takes into account: Not only nutrition, but regulatory, sensory, landmark properties of food. Individual characteristics of people. Climatic, ethnic, social, occupational, religious, familial, aesthetic, ethical terms, and traditions; Conditions for use of new products including genetically modified. Food, as part of a biological culture, defining the correct behavior of man in the biosphere and noosphere.