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The importance of good nutrition for individual health and well-being is widely recognized, yet for a significant number of people who rely on institutions for food and nutrition, this importance has not always been a primary consideration. People, therefore, may find themselves consuming food they would not ordinarily choose to eat, with, in some cases, restricted choices precluding individual preferences and compromising health. In recent years, there have been major advances in the quality o...

These proceedings were published as a result of a workshop sponsored by the Chemoprevention Branch of the National Cancer Institute. The workshop covered a range of topics including calcium and vitamin D in human nutrition; epidemiologic relationships betweencalcium, vitamin D, and colon cancer; the biology of calium and vitamin D at the tissue and cellular level; and enimal and human studies investigating the potential for prevention of colon cancer with calcium and vitamin D.

Safety, Nutrition and Health in Child Care Centers will prepare child directors, assistant directors and teachers to deal with issues of children's safe environments and good nutrition and health, in a practical and realistic manner. It covers basic information, theory, and health assessment tools. In addition, the book includes practical applications, caregiving skills, cultural sensitivity and resources needed for working with children, families and staff. Organized to deliver the material so...

Despite plant-based diets being associated with some of the best health outcomes, myths about the need for meat, dairy and eggs in the diet persist. Following a Q&A format, two medical doctors (who both specialise in cancer treatment, one in the UK and one in Canada) answer all the commonly asked questions and concerns raised when people first consider transitioning to a plant-based diet. How do you get enough protein? Is it safe for children? Is soya problematic for hormones? Simple and straigh...

A world-wide survey of the eating and drinking habits of early peoples, Don and Patricia Brothwell's Food in Antiquity covers a broad geographical range, from the early populations of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas to the more familiar Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, and Roman worlds. From meat, insects, vegetables, and fruits to cooking oils and beverages, each source of sustenance is described in terms of who consumed it, how it was prepared, and how it spread from its region of or...

Explains the enzymology of thiamine diphosphate enzymes and the biosynthesis of thiamine and its phosphorylated terms. Comprehensively explores the structure-function of thiamine diphosphate multienzyme complexes and biomedical aspects of thiamine diphosphate-dependent enzymes.

Whisky: Technology, Production and Marketing explains in technical terms the science and technology of producing whisky, combined with information from industry experts on successfully marketing the product. World experts in Scotch whisky provide detailed insight into whisky production, from the processing of raw materials to the fermentation, distillation, maturation, blending, production of co-products, and quality testing, as well as important information on the methodology used for packaging...

Your fitness, health, and well-being depend on food and proper nutrition. Yet, knowing what is in the foods we eat, understanding the differences between good and bad fat, learning which foods are good sources of vitamins, keeping up on the latest scientific discoveries, or discerning the effectiveness of different diets can be challenging. To help answer these questions there's The Handy Nutrition Answer Book. Additionally, the book scrutinises the pros, cons and effectiveness of the biggest, m...

Wine Science, Fourth Edition, covers the three pillars of wine science: grape culture, wine production, and sensory evaluation. It discusses grape anatomy, physiology and evolution, wine geography, wine and health, and the scientific basis of food and wine combinations. It also covers topics not found in other enology or viticulture texts, including details on cork and oak, specialized wine making procedures, and historical origins of procedures. New to this edition are expanded coverage on m...

Women who exercise regularly have specific nutritional needs. Carefully researched and fully up to date, and written by an experienced sports nutritionist, Anita Bean's book is written in a clear and accessible way to appeal directly to active women. This book covers topics such as exercise and the menstrual cycle, bone health, disordered eating, weight loss and iron deficiency anaemia. Around 45% of women take place in sport or physical activity, and over 4.4 million women are members of sports...

This book examines the rapidly growing field of functional foods in the prevention and management of chronic and infectious diseases. Chapters explore the varied sources, biochemical properties, metabolism, health benefits, and safety of bioactive ingredients for nutraceutical and functional food products. Special emphasis is given to linking the molecular and chemical structures of biologically active components in foods to their nutritional and pharmacological effects on human health and welln...

"Offers up-to-the-minute coverage of the chemical properties of major and minor food constituents, dairy products, and food tissues of plant and animal origin in a logically organized, step-by-step presentation ranging from simple to more complex systems. Third Edition furnishes completely new chapters on proteins, dispersions, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, animal tissue, toxicants, and pigments."

Exercise, Nutrition and the Older Woman: Wellness for Women Over Fifty is a comprehensive guide to the major wellness issues for women over fifty. The author is a physician who explores diet, exercise and lifestyle choices from a medical perspective. The book assists in the design and implementation of programs to optimize good health and quality o

This book distinguishes between good and bad types of foods and describes different lifestyles that can influence the mental and physical health of individuals. A healthy lifestyle includes a nutrient-rich diet, an adequate sleep and rest, a moderate physical activity and a mental well-being. Some of the phytochemical compounds covered might be used in the future for the prevention or the treatment of COVID-19 disease in humans.

According to the report, the main shocks undermining food security in South Sudan include crop failure and poor harvests, livestock diseases and death, serious illness and death of household heads, and unemployment and food shortages within the household.

Crystal Clear, Up-to-Date Science + Compelling Applications = A Balanced Program for Learning. Develop a clear understanding of the core concepts of nutrition with NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES: FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO FOOD, 4th Edition. Now updated with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the latest findings in the field, this proven resource clearly explains the scientific principles underlying nutrition while incorporating applications relevant to your daily life. Supported by an impressiv...

Clinical Paediatric Dietetics is a comprehensive guide to the nutritional management of a wide range of paediatric disorders. It provides key information on how conditions may benefit from nutritional support or be ameliorated or resolved by dietary intervention. Covering assessment, requirements and normal healthy eating as well as the dietetic management and nutrition support of inherited metabolic disorders and diseases of all major organ systems, it is an indispensable guide for all those in...

With annual consumer sales in excess of $8 billion US, the sports nutrition and physique/fitness food and beverage market is immense. The large array of ingredients comprising the formulations of sports beverages, physique/performance-enhancing products, and dietary supplements is diverse and growing."Sports, Fitness, and Physique Foods and Beverages: Active Ingredients and Supplements" is the first text which gives a balanced and informative portrayal of the leading bioactive ingredients found...