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Glossary · Food categories
Whole food
A food eaten close to its natural state: an apple, an egg, brown rice, a piece of fish. Minimally processed if at all. Whole foods generally retain more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than their processed counterparts.
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Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.