Advances in Food and Nutrition Research
- 1st Edition, Volume 74 - January 22, 2015
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Jeya Henry
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 2 2 2 6 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 2 4 2 7 - 0
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research recognizes the integral relationship between the food and nutritional sciences and brings together outstanding and comprehensive reviews t… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Food and Nutrition Research recognizes the integral relationship between the food and nutritional sciences and brings together outstanding and comprehensive reviews that highlight this relationship. Contributions detail scientific developments in the broad areas of food science and nutrition and are intended to provide those in academia and industry with the latest information on emerging research in these constantly evolving sciences.
- The latest important information for food scientists and nutritionists
- Peer-reviewed articles by a panel of respected scientists
- The go-to series since 1948
Food scientists in academia and industry and professional nutritionists and dietitians.
- Preface
- Chapter One: Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition Impact through the Feed the Future Initiative
- Abstract
- 1 Background
- 2 Linking Agriculture and Nutrition
- 3 The Landscape Analysis of Feed the Future Activities
- 4 Moving Forward
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Disclaimer
- Chapter Two: Health Benefits of Prebiotic Fibers
- Abstract
- 1 Prebiotic Fibers
- 2 Physiological Effects of Different Prebiotic Fibers
- 3 Nutrition and Health Claims Based on Prebiotic Fibers
- 4 Future Developments
- Chapter Three: Vegetarian Diets Across the Lifecycle: Impact on Zinc Intake and Status
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Definitions of Vegetarian Diets
- 3 Zinc Intake and Bioavailability
- 4 Mechanisms of Zinc Homeostasis
- 5 Determination of Zinc Status
- 6 Vegetarian Diets and Zinc Status in Healthy Adults
- 7 Vegetarian Diets and Zinc Status in Pregnancy and Lactation
- 8 Vegetarian Diets and Zinc Status in Children
- 9 Vegetarian Diets and Zinc Status in the Elderly
- 10 Limitations and Further Research
- 11 Conclusion
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 74
- Published: January 22, 2015
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 146
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128022269
- eBook ISBN: 9780128024270
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Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Brenner Center for Molecular Medicine, SingaporeRead Advances in Food and Nutrition Research on ScienceDirect