Supplements vs. whole foods. Supplements aren't intended to be a food substitute because they can't replicate all of the nutrients and benefits of whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables. So depending on your situation and your eating habits, dietary supplements may not be worth the expense. An orange, for example, provides vitamin C plus some beta carotene, calcium and other nutrients. 2  It's likely these compounds work together to produce their beneficial effect. 3  Essential fiber. 4  Whole foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes, provide dietary fiber.
Density index (or relative density) is the measure of compaction of non-cohesive soils naturally com-. pacted as a result of geological processes. It also is used for compaction control of non-cohesive soils built in. hydraulic embankments.
The body mass index or Quetelet index is a value derived from the mass and height of an individual. The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height, and is universally expressed in units of kg/m2, resulting from mass in kilograms and height in metres. The BMI may also be determined using a table or chart which displays BMI as a function of mass and height using contour lines or colours for different BMI categories, and which may use other units of measurement. The BM