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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > nutrition > diet > dietary supplements
Preferred Term:

dietary supplements

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
diet
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Entry Terms:
  • nutraceuticals
  • food supplements
  • supplementary feeding
  • nutritional supplements
  • nutrition supplements
  • supplemental feeding
  • dietary supplementation
  • nutrient supplements
  • nutriceuticals
  • neutraceuticals
  • synbiotics
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/33352
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