Author(s): David A. Bender

Dictionary/Thesaurus

This leading dictionary contains over 6,150 entries covering all aspects of food and nutrition, diet and health. Jargon-free definitions make this a valuable dictionary that clearly explains even the most technical of nutritional terms. From absinthe to zymogens, it covers types of food (including everyday foods and little-known foods, e.g. payusnaya), nutritional information, vitamins, minerals, and key scientific areas including metabolism and genomics. This new and fully revised edition features many entry-level web links, updated and conveniently accessible via the Dictionary of Food and Nutrition companion website, providing relevant extra information. Expanded appendices contain a wealth of useful material, including Recommended Daily Allowance lists. An essential A-Z for nutritionists, food manufacturers, caterers, health-care students, food science/technology students, and anyone who has an interest in, or enjoys, food and wants to find out more about what they eat.Introduction Dictionary Appendices Units of measurement Estimated average requirements for energy The vitamins US/Canadian Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and Acceptable Intakes (AI), 1997-2001 EU Population Reference Intakes (PRI) of nutrients, 1993 UK Reference Intakes (RNI), 1991 Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI) for vitamins, FAO 2001 Food additives permitted in the EU David A. Bender , University College, London `Review from previous edition If you eat, then you should enjoy reading the Benders' new dictionary ... Enjoy!' Lipid Technology .