ABSTRACT

The seventh edition of this classic book has been entirely revised and updated by one of the leading professors of human nutrition in the UK. Written in a clear and easy-to-read style, the book deals with a wide range of topics, from food microbiology and technology to healthy eating and clinical nutrition. It also tackles the more difficult area o

chapter 1|10 pages

Food and its functions

chapter 2|12 pages

Enzymes and digestion

chapter 3|11 pages

Food, eating, health and disease

chapter 5|6 pages

Obesity in the twenty-first century

chapter 6|31 pages

Fats, oils and lipids

chapter 7|12 pages

Milk and dairy products

chapter 8|18 pages

Carbohydrates

chapter 9|26 pages

Carbohydrate-rich foods

chapter 10|20 pages

Amino acids and proteins

chapter 11|16 pages

Protein-rich foods

chapter 12|18 pages

Water and beverages

chapter 13|12 pages

Mineral elements

chapter 15|16 pages

Fruits, nuts and vegetables

chapter 16|14 pages

Methods of cooking

chapter 17|21 pages

Diet and health

chapter 18|16 pages

Food spoilage and preservation