Category: L

Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is one of the two major forms of hereditary, autosomal recessive, congenital disorders of keratinization, the process by which skin tissues form and are eventually shed from the body’s surface. Abnormalities are present at birth or shortly thereafter. The incidence of LI has not been determined. The mode of inheritance is autosomal…

Ligneous conjunctivitis is a chronic disorder characterized by the growth of thick, wood-like lesions on mucous membranes. Lesions often begin in the eyes and later develop in other areas such as the nose, vocal cords, larynx, trachea, sinuses, and female genital tract. The etiology of this disease is unknown, but there is some evidence of…

Fatty acids with chain lengths of 12 or more carbons are usually considered long-chain fatty acids. However, some references classify lauric acid, which has 12 carbons, as a medium- chain fatty acid.  

Many athletes consume liquid meals, also known as meal replacement beverages, because they are convenient and can often be consumed closer to the time of the event or training session. For example, many endurance sports, such as running, cycling, and triathlon, have early start times, which prevent athletes from consuming solid meals prior to competition,…

A lactoovovegetarian will consume dairy foods and eggs in addition to plant foods, but will not consume meat, fish, or poultry.  

Consumption of food beyond basic needs.  

Diet characterized by significantly less sodium-containing foods than the usual diet; low-sodium diets range from a “no added salt diet” with approximately 4000 mg/day (174 mEq) to a severe restriction at 500 mg/day (22 mEq).  

Diet characterized by significantly fewer residue-producing foods than the usual diet; most low- residue diets also include foods low in fiber. In addition to restrictions found on the low-fiber diet, the low-residue diet typically restricts milk and milk products to one or two servings daily.  

A diet providing foods that elicit low glucose-raising potential. May have use in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.  

Therapeutic diet characterized by significantly fewer fiber-containing foods than the usual diet; most low-fiber diets contain less than 10-20 g of mixed fiber daily.