Textbook on Food Science and Human Nutrition

by Dipiti Sharma

ISBN: 9789351308324
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 8995.00
Biblio : xiv+245p., tabls., figs., ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dipti Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Technology at a College of University of Delhi. She has her specialization in Food Science and Technology & have completed B.A. Sc. & M.Sc. in Food Technology from University of Delhi and G.J.U of Science and Technology respectively. She is pursuing Ph.D in Food Technology from Dr. K.N. Modi University, Rajasthan. She has completed a Certificate Course in Consumer Protection and a PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management f

About The Book

Food is one of the basic needs of the human being. It is required for the normal functioning of the body parts and for healthy growth. The present book entitled “Textbook on Food Science and Human Nutrition for undergraduates” is divided into three parts Unit-I: Introduction to Food and Nutrition, Unit-II: Nutrients, and Unit-III: Deals with Effect of Cooking on Food, Nutritional Improvement of Food and Labelling. This book covers the subject of Basic and Applied Nutrition in Food Technology, Fo

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement vii <BR> Foreword ix <BR> Preface xi <BR> Unit: I <BR> 1. Introduction to Food and Nutrition 1 <BR> 1.0 Introduction and History of Nutrition – 1.1 Definition – 1.2 Relation between Good Nutrition and Health – 4.4 Understanding Nutritional Status – Questions – References. <BR> 2. Balanced Diet 13 <BR> 2.0 Introduction to Balanced Diet – 2.1 Functions of Food – 2.2 Food Groups – 2.4 Food Guide Pyramid – Questions – References. <BR> Unit II: Nutrients <BR> 3. Energy 23 <BR> 3.0 I