| MD | Mediterranean diet |
| GI | Glucose index |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| NICE | National Institute for Health and Care Excellence |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| HPG | Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal |
| GnRH | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone |
| ED | Eating disorders |
| RED-S | Relative energy deficiency in sport |
| PCOS | Polycystic ovary syndrome |
| IVF | In vitro fertilization |
| NHS II | Nurses Health Cohort Study II |
| IGF-1 | Insulin-like growth factor I |
| NHS | Nurses’ Health Study |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| OS | Oxidative stress |
| FAVs | Fruits and vegetables |
| SOD | Superoxide dismutase |
| AGEs | Advanced glycation end products |
| ART | Assisted Reproductive Technology |
| IS | Isoflavones |
| TFAs | Trans-fatty acids |
| PUFA | Polyunsaturated fats |
| SFAs | Saturated fatty acids |
| MUFA | Monounsaturated fats |
| LH | Luteinizing hormone |
| FSH | Follicle-stimulating hormone |