Encyclopedia of food and health
- Responsibility
- editors-in-chief, Benjamin Caballero, Paul M. Finglas, Fidel Toldrá.
- Publication
- Oxford ; Waltham, MA : Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, [2016]
- Physical description
- 1 online resource (5 volumes) : illustrations (some color)
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Creators/Contributors
- Contributor
- Caballero, Benjamin, editor.
- Finglas, Paul M., editor.
- Toldrá, Fidel editor.
Contents/Summary
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
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- volume 1. A-Che
- volume 2. Che-Foo
- volume 3. Foo-Min
- volume 4. Mus-Ske
- volume 5. Smo-Z, Index.
- Publisher's summary
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The Encyclopedia of Food and Health provides users with a solid bridge of current and accurate information spanning food production and processing, from distribution and consumption to health effects. The Encyclopedia comprises five volumes, each containing comprehensive, thorough coverage, and a writing style that is succinct and straightforward. Users will find this to be a meticulously organized resource of the best available summary and conclusions on each topic. Written from a truly international perspective, and covering of all areas of food science and health in over 550 articles, with extensive cross-referencing and further reading at the end of each chapter, this updated encyclopedia is an invaluable resource for both research and educational needs. * Identifies the essential nutrients and how to avoid their deficiencies* Explores the use of diet to reduce disease risk and optimize health* Compiles methods for detection and quantitation of food constituents, food additives and nutrients, and contaminants* Contains coverage of all areas of food science and health in nearly 700 articles, with extensive cross-referencing and further reading at the end of each chapter.
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Subjects
- Subjects
- Nutrition > Encyclopedias.
- Food > Composition > Encyclopedias.
- Health > Encyclopedias.
- Food > Composition.
- Health.
- Nutrition.
- Genre
- Encyclopedias.
- Reference works.
Bibliographic information
- Publication date
- 2016
- ISBN
- 0123849535 (electronic book)
- 9780123849533 (electronic book)
- 9780123849472
- 0123849470
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