Dimensions of Food - Couverture rigide

Vaclavik, V.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0442013264 ISBN 13 : 9780442013264

Editeur : Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S., 1992

Synopsis

This new edition focuses on the basic connection between the science of food and nutrition in food preparation. It covers the economic, nutritional, palatability, chemical sanitary and food processing dimensions of food. The new edition reflects today's changing food choices, with new material on ethnic foods, low-fat food products, microwave packaged food labels and foodborne illnesses. The book also contains several recipes. "Dimensions of Food" should be useful for professionals involved in nutrition and hotel/ restaurant management, food scientists and nutritionists.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The sixth edition of Dimensions of Food explores the relationship between good nutrition and optimum heatlh, as well as the connection between careful food preparation and wholesome eating. It allows for the exploration and understanding of the multidimensional nature of food and how to maximize the culinary experience.

The first part of the book explores the economic, nutritional, palatability, sanitation, chemical, and processing aspects of food. The demonstrations and exercises in the second part of the book provide basic understanding of the functional and structural properties of various food groups, including starches, fruits and vegetables, eggs, dairy, meat, poultry, and fish. The third part features microwave cookery, focusing on effective procedures for foods such as heating and defrosting, while the fourth part discusses creative meal planning and preparation.

The book also includes extensive appendices covering timely topics such as current legislation governing food supply, recent dietary guidelines, meat and egg safe cooking regulations, cooking terms, cuisine terminology, as well as a buying guide and a spice and herb chart.

What's New in the Sixth Edition:
þ Includes a new section, Dietitian's Notes, that appears in numerous chapters and provides relevant health information
þ Provides the latest American Dietary Guidelines and the updated Food Pyramid
þ Offers expanded recipe selection, representing more cultural and geographic diversity
þ Presents additional photos and figures to illustrate concepts
þ Provides useful appendices and updated website addresses
þ Contains perforated pages designed for ease of use

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0442013264
• ISBN 13: 9780442013264
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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