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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. nutrition
  3. diet
  4. dietary supplements

Preferred term

dietary supplements

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Products in capsule, tablet or liquid form that provide dietary ingredients, and that are intended to be taken by mouth to increase the intake of nutrients. Dietary supplements can include macronutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; and/or micronutrients, such as vitamins; minerals; and phytochemicals.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • dietary supplementation
  • food supplements
  • neutraceuticals
  • nutraceuticals
  • nutriceuticals
  • nutrient supplements
  • nutritional supplements
  • nutrition supplements
  • supplemental feeding
  • supplementary feeding
  • synbiotics

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/33352

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