--- title: "Table of contents" canonical: "https://wiki.groenkennisnet.nl/space/CPC/11993646/Table%20of%20contents" format: markdown --- ### [1. Introduction](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993660) ### [2. Human nutrition](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993400) [**2.1. Human nutrition: a general introduction**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993409) [2.1.1. Digestive system](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993416) [2.1.2. Nutrients](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993424) [2.1.3. Macronutrients](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993430) [2.1.4. Micronutrients](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993436) [2.1.5. Other substances](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993444) [2.1.6. Phytochemicals](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993450) [2.1.7. Undesirable components](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993458) [2.1.8. Balanced diet](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993464) [**2.2. Bioavailability**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993283) [2.2.1. Enhancers of nutrient bioavailability](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993291) [2.2.2. Inhibitors of nutrient bioavailability](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993298) [**2.3. Malnutrition**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993305) [2.3.1. The big five: micronutrient deficiencies that cause major health problems globally](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993312) [2.3.2. Prevalence of malnutrition](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993319) [2.3.3. Malnutrition across socio-economic groups](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993327) [2.3.4. Consequences of malnutrition](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993333) [2.3.5. Nutrition problems in the Netherlands](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993339) [**2.4. Mitigating malnutrition**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993347) [2.4.1. Biofortification](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993353) [2.4.2. Nutrient requirements](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993360) [2.4.3. Target values for breeders](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993366) [2.4.4. Upper levels](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993188) [2.4.5. Consumer perspective](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993195) ### [3. Compounds in plant that provide nutritional value](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993202) [**3.1. Minerals in plants: a brief overview**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993210) [**3.2. Phytochemicals**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993218) [3.2.1. Carotenoids](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993225) [3.2.2. Flavonoids](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993233) [3.2.3. Tocopherol: Vitamin E](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993241) [3.2.4. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993249) [3.2.5. Phytic acid](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993263) ### [4. How to measure nutrients in plant foods?](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993096) [**4.1. Harvest and pre-treatments of food samples**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993103) [**4.2. Analysis of minerals**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993111) [**4.3. Analysis of phytonutrients**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993118) [**4.4. Preparing phytonutrient extracts**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993125) [**4.5. Detection of phytochemicals in food extracts**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993132) [**4.6. Metabolomics: next generation phytochemical analysis**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993640) ### [5. How to change the amounts of compounds with nutritional value in plants?](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993140) [**5.1. General explanation of effects of cultivation practices on plants**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993147) [5.1.1. Light](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993153) [5.1.2. Temperature](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993160) [5.1.3. Water and nutrients](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993168) [5.1.4. Soil and substrate](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993176) [5.1.5. Relative humidity and gas exchange](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993182) [5.1.6. Phytohormones and plant volatiles](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993499) [5.1.7. The dilution effect](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993506) [**5.2. The effects of plant fertilizers on the nutritional value of plants for humans**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993519) [5.2.1. Calcium](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993527) [5.2.2. Potassium](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993535)[5.2.3. Iron](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993541) [5.2.4. Zinc](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993549) [5.2.5. Selenium](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993556) [5.2.6. Iodine](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993564) [**5.3. Effect of soil health on the nutritional value of plants for humans**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993577) [5.3.1. Examples of scientific difficulties in relating soil health and human health](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993634) [5.3.2. Links between soil health, plant health and human health](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993629) [**5.4. Effect of Organic farming on the nutritional value of plants for humans**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993469) [**5.5. The effects of light quality and quantity on the nutritional value of plants for humans**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993477) [5.5.1. Intensity](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993601) [5.5.2. Spectrum](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993596) [**5.6. Examples of the impact of cultivar choice on the nutritional value for humans**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993483) [5.6.1. The effects of genotypical/cultivar differences on plant mineral content](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993590) [5.6.2. The effects of species (genotypical/cultivar) differences on phytochemical concentration](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993619) [5.6.3. The effects of grafting on plant nutritional value](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993614) [**5.7. Postharvest**](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993610) [5.7.1. The living plant product and quality](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993606) [5.7.2. From preharvest to postharvest quality](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993624) ### [6. Conclusions and Future Outlook](https://wiki-groenkennisnet.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPC/pages/11993490)