Glossary of Food-Related Terms (Ii)
Immune system -
The cells
and tissues which are responsible for recognizing and attacking foreign
microbes and substances in the body.
Immunoglobulin E -
The
antibody in the immune system that reacts with allergens.
Incidence -
The
number of new cases of a disease during a given period of time in a defined
population.
Insecticide -
Insecticides
are a class of crop protection and specialty chemicals used to control insects
on farms and forests, as well as non-agricultural applications such as
residential lawn care, golf courses and public tracts of land.
Insoluble fiber -
A type of
dietary fiber found in wheat bran, cauliflower, cabbage and other vegetables
and fruits which help move foods through the digestive system and thereby may
decrease the risks of cancers of the colon and rectum. Insoluble fiber may also
help reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Integrated pest management
(IPM) -
Integrated
pest management is the coordinated use of pest and environmental information
along with available pest control methods including cultural, biological,
genetic and chemical methods to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage using
the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people property
and the environment.
Inulin -
A type of
dietary fiber used to improve the mouth feel, stability and acceptability of
low-fat foods. A prebiotic, inulin stimulates the growth of intestinal
bifidobacteria.
Isoflavones - Daidzein,
Genistein -
A type of phytoestrogen found in
soybeans and soy-based foods which may reduce menopause symptoms.
