Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology

Gram-negative bacteria contain outer and inner cell membranes and create pink color colonies upon gram-staining. Most of the gram-negative bacterial species are pathogenic due to the presence of lipopolysaccharides (LPS)…

Gram-positive bacteria do not express LPS and have no outer lipid layer except the thick peptidoglycan layer, which gives purple colonies upon gram-staining. Gram-positive bacteria reside in our gut and…

Gray matter is a type of neural tissue found in the brain and spinal cord that appears grayish in color. It primarily consists of the cell bodies of neurons and…

The theory proposed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by Jeffrey Gray postulates that people differ in how sensitive they are to rewards and punishments. It is one of…

Green spaces refer to areas within urban or rural environments that are primarily covered by vegetation, such as parks, gardens, forests, and natural reserves. These spaces provide numerous environmental, social,…

A short-hand way of referring to the gastrointestinal system. In this course, this term most commonly refers to the large intestine and the microbiota inhabiting it.

Gut microbiota is a complex community of microorganisms residing in the digestive tract. It plays a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and mental health. A diverse and…

Gut microbiota composition refers to the specific types and proportions of microorganisms that comprise the community in the gut. The composition can vary from person to person, and it plays…

Gut microbiota diversity refers to the variety of different microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, present in the gastrointestinal tract. A diverse gut microbiota typically includes a wide…

The gut lumen is the hollow interior space inside the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), starting from the mouth and extending to the anus. It is the region of the GI tract…