Food and health : science and technology /

Abstract: The relationship of food to health is viewed from the perspectives of professionals in the areas of nutrition,science, and food technology who attended an industry-university symposium in April, 1979. The compiled proceedings include 31 papers covering a diverse range of topics: food and h...

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Corporate Author: National College of Food Technology
Other Authors: Birch, G. G. (Gordon Gerard), Parker, Kenneth John
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Allied Science Publishers, ©1980.
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Summary:Abstract: The relationship of food to health is viewed from the perspectives of professionals in the areas of nutrition,science, and food technology who attended an industry-university symposium in April, 1979. The compiled proceedings include 31 papers covering a diverse range of topics: food and health during the life cycle; food quality and safety; health foods; food standards and legislation; microbiological and pesticide contaminants in foods; food components and additives; food processing and packaging; nutrient optimization; obesity and anorexia; infant nutrition; protein deficiency, etc. An additional chapter, considering the question, "Are We Adequately Fed?" is also included.
Item Description:"An industry-university co-operation symposium organized under the auspices of the National College of Food Technology, University of Reading, 8-12 April, 1979"--Verso of half title page.
Physical Description:xii, 532 pages : illustrations
ISBN:0853348758
9780853348757