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Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition

Andrew Prentice & Lindsay Allen & Benjamin Caballero

PublisherElsevier
PublishedJul 15, 2013
LanguageEnglish

The role of nutrition in improving quality of life and combating disease is undeniable - and researchers from different disciplines are bringing their perspectives to bear on this fundamental topic. The 4-volume Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Third Edition, is a thorough revision of the previous award-winning version and reflects the scientific advances in the field of human nutrition. It presents the latest understanding on a wide range of nutrition-related topics including food safety, weight management, vitamins, bioengineering of foods, plant based diet and raw foods amo.