Introductory Food Toxicology
by Lokesh Kumar Mishra
ISBN: 9788193476901
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 11495.00
Biblio : x+344p., figs., tabls., bib., 25 cm
Author Profile
Dr. Lokesh Kumar Mishra obtained his Post-Graduate and Doctorate degree in Biochemistry from Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. The dissertation work of the author focused on the impact of fertilizers on the nutritional components of the cereal crops mainly wheat. He started his academic career as Assistant Professor in Biochemistry at ND University, Faizabad. He later on served as Assistant Professor at VBS Purvanchal University Jaunpur, UP. Present
About The Book
This Book “Introductory Food Toxicology” aims to present concise and updated information relevant to the field of Food Toxicology. The book begins with a brief introduction to the vast field of “Toxicology” and then explains how the sub discipline of Food Toxicology is related to the main discipline. The book not only covers the core issues of Food Toxicology but also throws light on the recent challenges in the field and how newly developed fields of genomics and nano technology can be used to
Table of Contents
Forward v<br/>
Preface vii<br/>
1. Toxicology: An Introduction 1 <br/>
2. Principles of Toxicology 7 <br/>
3. Classification of Toxic Agents 25 <br/>
4. Emerging Challenges in Food Toxicology 27 <br/>
5. Food Intolerance and Allergy 51 <br/>
6. Estrogens and Antiestrogens in Food 81 <br/>
7. Toxicants in Food 99 <br/>
8. Genetically Modified Foods: Risk Perceptions and Safety Issues 139 <br/>
9. Microbial Toxins in Foods 183 <br/>
10. Chemopreventives in Food Sources 227 <
