Definitions

I'm sorry to be so lame and asking so many questions, but I guess that is what a forum is for. There are a lot of descriptive abbreviations in the game that I am just guessing at what they mean like on the Status screen. Is there a definition list of these abbreviations anywhere?
Also, I have not a clue what some of the abbreviations mean for what you get with the Dinner and Exquiste Dinner. I think some of it helps now, some increases your health (HP) permanently, but does any of it increase your overall ability to fight? Also, should I be using these? I haven't yet. I have been using the growth beans and some of the meat and sparkle flowers when I have at least one left. I don't have any idea of what a good range of strength or agility is, not to mention just about everything else.
There are just a lot of unanswered questions that I was hoping a guide would be out by now to explain to me. Is there a list or a good summary note that would help me understand these kind of stuff better so I can make better strategic decisions?
If anybody could help I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks, Beth
Also, I have not a clue what some of the abbreviations mean for what you get with the Dinner and Exquiste Dinner. I think some of it helps now, some increases your health (HP) permanently, but does any of it increase your overall ability to fight? Also, should I be using these? I haven't yet. I have been using the growth beans and some of the meat and sparkle flowers when I have at least one left. I don't have any idea of what a good range of strength or agility is, not to mention just about everything else.
There are just a lot of unanswered questions that I was hoping a guide would be out by now to explain to me. Is there a list or a good summary note that would help me understand these kind of stuff better so I can make better strategic decisions?
If anybody could help I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks, Beth