This leading dictionary contains over 6,150 entries covering all aspects of food and nutrition, diet and health. Jargon-free definitions make this a valuable dictionary that clearly explains even the most technical of nutritional terms. From absinthe to zymogens , it covers types of food (including everyday foods and little-known foods, e.g. payusnaya ), nutritional information, vitamins, minerals, and key scientific areas including metabolism and genomics. This new and fully revised edition features many entry-level web links, updated andconveniently accessible via the Dictionary of Food and Nutrition companion website, providing relevant extra information. Expanded appendices contain a wealth of useful material, including Recommended Daily Allowance lists. An essential A-Z for nutritionists, food manufacturers, caterers, health-care students,food science/technology students, and anyone who has an interest in, or enjoys, food and wants to find out more about what they eat.
- ISBN: 978-0-19-923487-5
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 608
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés