Looks at the scientific aspects of food and nutrition, examining the energy and nutrition that different types of foods provide and how the human body senses and digests them.
These anthropologists, sociologists and historians draw upon their international field experience to examine the change in food systems around the globe. The contributors offer a cultural perspective
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on food, covering such topics as the safety of America's food supply, the mistreatment of animals on factory farms, the causes of hunger in
Like many Americans, Smith (food studies, New School U., New York) began his love affair with junk food, fast food, and soft drinks in childhood. In what is introduced as an expanded edition, the now-
Presents essays that examine the treatment of the fast food industry in Eric Schlosser's "Fast Food Nation," analyzing whether the book factually or inaccurately represents the issues surrounding the
Food GLorious Food is not a diet or cookbook in the traditional sense, but rather a celebration of the ingredients that can help us all to eat a healthier diet. This is no tough dietary regime though?
Raw food diets have exploded in popularity in recent years; some believe that the cooking process destroys nutrients and even produces dangerous chemicals by the interaction of heat with fat, protein,
Authoritative coverage presented in a format designed to facilitate teaching and learning The newly updated and expanded third editionIncludes expert perspectives on parasites, viruses and prions, and
Do vegetarians live longer? Are thin people healthier than fat ones? Is sugar our enemy? What's better butter or margarine? Do adults need to drink milk? Is sea salt better for you than regular salt?
Food Media charts the growth of this popular entertainment category and the emergence of celebrity chefs, such as Jamie Oliver and Rachael Ray, and popular trends, such as foodies, food porn, and food
Ulrike Ottinger's "Floating Food" documents an installation exploring eating as a cultural and religious ritual, and the cultural connotations of water. The installation is composed of film montages,
Food preparation, consumption, and exchange are eminently social practices, and experiencing another cuisine often provides our first encounter with a different culture. This volume presents fascinati
The Whole Food idea is to entice you to plan your menu, stock your cupboard, and remove any doubts you might have about using complete and unrefined ingredients. By extending your diet you will learn
Human impacts are dramatically altering our natural ecosystems but the exact repercussions on ecological sustainability and function remain unclear. As a result, food web theory has experienced a prol
Human impacts are dramatically altering our natural ecosystems but the exact repercussions on ecological sustainability and function remain unclear. As a result, food web theory has experienced a prol
Winner of the Guild of Food Writer's 2012 Food Book of the Year Award,?a?magnificent journey through the country's culinary past and a celebration of today's vibrant food scene?Andrew Webb travels the
Food safety is a matter of intense public concern, and for good reason. Millions of annual cases of food "poisonings" raise alarm not only about the food served in restaurants and fast-food outlets bu
This simple, vivid story follows the food chain created when a naughty boy throws a goldfish down the toilet to see what happens. Little does he realize that the chain of events he starts will come ba
This books shows bright-eyed babies at mealtime with their favorite foods: crackers, bananas, and more! The ritual of eating with baby has never been more fun. This new mini-edition of the original be
Researchers in disciplines ranging from basic biochemistry to applied nutrition review the various facets of phytates in food for food scientists, technologists, and nutritionists. The salt form of ph
The concept behind this book is to take a holistic view of food texture, starting with the determination of food texture, its perception in the mouth, and its measurement by both sensory and instru
Our food system is broken, and it’s endangering what’s most precious to us: our environment, our health, our soil and water, and our future. In recent years, a host of books and films have compellingl
Gathering some 90 entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, this book covers animal breeding and genetics for food, crop science and technology, ocean farming and sustain
Peoplein Ireland are sometimes mortified by what Americans think of as “Irish food.” That’sbecause the real thing is much subtler and more delicious than any platter ofovercooked corned beef and mushy
From the everyday to the exotic, this massive, definitive culinary guide covers a global range of ingredients and includes key recipes and features on both the cooking styles and the cuisines of more
Who doesn’t want to look leaner, feel stronger, and be happier? Few people would doubt that the food we consume plays a major role in our well-being. The raw food movement proclaims that the secret to
History is steeped in wonderful and strange folklore. Here, premier storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown tells 17 old-timey favorites, each one including a special home-style recipe connected to the story.
Japanese Farm Food offers a unique look into life on a Japanese farm through 165 simple, clear-flavored recipes along with personal stories and over 100 stunning photographs. It is a book about love,
Maddalena Caruso's stunning Italian home provides the backdrop for this visually dazzling guide to seasonal Italian food and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle Love Italian Food follows the course of t
Can certain foods hijack the brain in ways similar to drugs and alcohol, and is this effect sufficiently strong to contribute to major diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and hence
In ecosystems with many species, food webs form highly complex networks of resource-consumer interactions. At the same time, the food web as itself needs sufficient resources to develop and survive. S
