Terms Related to Food Deprivation

• Water Deprivation

  The withholding of water in a structured experimental situation.

• Famine

  Lengthy and continuous deprivation of food. (Stedman, 25th ed)

• Food Parasitology

  The presence of parasites in food and food products. For the presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY is available.

• Weaning

  Permanent deprivation of breast milk and commencement of nourishment with other food. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

• Fortified Food

  Any food that has been supplemented with essential nutrients either in quantities that are greater than those present normally, or which are not present in …