Benders'dictionary of nutrition and food technology

221iodide often prevents the condition, hence the use of iodisedsalt.Hyperthyroid goitre (thyrotoxicosis) is due to excessive stimulationof the thyroid gland, with overproduction of the thyroidhormones.goitrogens Compounds in foods (especially Brassica spp.,groundnuts, cassava and soya bean) that inhibit either synthesisof thyroid hormones (glucosinolates) or uptake of iodide intothe thyroid gland (thiocyanates), and hence can cause goitre,especially when the dietary intake of iodine is marginal.golden berry See cape gooseberry.golden syrup Light coloured syrup made by evaporation of canesugar juice.See also treacle; sugar.Gomez classification One of the earliest systems for classifyingprotein–energy malnutrition in children, based on percentageof expected weight for age: over 90% is normal, 76–90% is mild(first degree), 61–75% is moderate (second degree) and less than60% is severe (third degree) malnutrition.good manufacturing practice (GMP) Part of a food and drinkcontrol operation aimed at ensuring that products are consistentlymanufactured to a quality appropriate to their intendeduse (detailed in Food and Drink Good Manufacturing Practice,IFST 1998).goose Domesticated water-fowl, Anser anser.Composition/100 g: (edible portion 47%) water 68 g, 674 kJ(161 kcal), protein 22.8 g, fat 7.1 g (of which 50% saturated, 34%mono-unsaturated, 16% polyunsaturated), cholesterol 84 mg,carbohydrate 0 g, ash 1.1 g, Ca 13 mg, Fe 2.6 mg, Mg 24 mg, P 312mg, K 420 mg, Na 87 mg, Zn 2.3 mg, Cu 0.3 mg, Se 16.8 µg, vitaminA 12µg retinol, B 1 0.13 mg, B 2 0.38 mg, niacin 4.3 mg, B 6 0.64 mg,folate 31 µg, B 12 0.5µg, pantothenate 2 mg, C 7 mg.A 100 g servingis a source of Fe, Zn, vitamin folate, C, a good source ofCu, Se, vitamin B 2 , niacin, a rich source of P, vitamin B 6 ,B 12 ,pantothenate.gooseberry Berry of the shrub Ribes grossularia. The BritishNational Fruit Collection contains 155 varieties.Composition/100 g: water 88 g, 184 kJ (44 kcal), protein 0.9 g, fat0.6g, carbohydrate 10.2g, fibre 4.3g, ash 0.5g, Ca 25mg, Fe 0.3mg, Mg 10 mg, P 27 mg, K 198 mg, Na 1 mg, Zn 0.1 mg, Cu 0.1 mg,Mn 0.1mg, Se 0.6µg, I 2 µg, vitamin A 15µg RE, E 0.4 mg, B 1 0.04mg, B 2 0.03 mg, niacin 0.3 mg, B 6 0.08 mg, folate 6 µg, pantothenate0.3 mg, C 28 mg. A 110 g serving a rich source of vitamin C.gooseberry, Indian See emblic.goosefoot See epazote.