<unk>  food, Mediterranean Diet<unk>  is a branch of nutrition science with the goal of preventing or delaying or reducing the impacts of disease and disease-related complications. It is concerned with a high level of personal well-being, disease prevention, and diagnosis of recurring health problems or symptoms of discomfort which are often precursors to health issues.<unk>  may assist in prolonging the onset of non-communicable diseases (such as Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease) and may allow adults to experience more "healthy living years" later in life. The need for<unk>  continues to grow as the overweight and obese population numbers steadily rise within the childhood to adult populous, as the numbers have increased over the last 40 years. To educate the public about<unk> , each social structure has its own way to communicate what<unk>  is within its own society, this is done through either a public health forum, government programs and policies or nutritional education. In the United States,<unk>  is taught to the public through the use of the food pyramid or MyPlate initiatives.
Preventive nutrition
Vegetarian nutrition
Breastfeeding promotion
Sports nutrition
Management of obesity
Clinical nutrition
Diabetes management
Feminine hygiene