dietetics

dietetics
    n 1: the scientific study of food preparation and intake
    

Dietetics \Di`e*tet"ics\, n.
   That part of the medical or hygienic art which relates to
   diet or food; rules for diet.
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         To suppose that the whole of dietetics lies in
         determining whether or not bread is more nutritive than
         potatoes.                                --H. Spencer.
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