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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN-101133607152
ISBN-139781133607151
eBay Product ID (ePID)167762765
Product Key Features
Number of Pages704 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameUnderstanding Food : Principles and Preparation
SubjectNursing / Nutrition, Nutrition, Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition, General, Industries / Food Industry
Publication Year2014
TypeTextbook
AuthorAmy Brown
Subject AreaCooking, Health & Fitness, Business & Economics, Medical
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight63.3 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal641.3
Table Of ContentPART I: FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION. 1. Food Selection 2. Food Evaluation. 3. Chemistry of Food Composition. PART II: FOOD SERVICE. 4. Food Safety. 5. Food Preparation Basics. 6. Meal Management. PART III: FOODS. Protein-Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dairy, and Eggs. 7. Meat. 8. Poultry. 9. Fish and Shellfish. 10. Milk. 11. Cheese. 12. Eggs. Phytochemicals-Vegetables, Fruits, Soups, and Salads. 13. Vegetables and Legumes. 14. Fruits. 15. Soups, Salads, and Gelatins. Complex Carbohydrates-Cereals, Flour, and Breads. 16. Cereal Grains and Pastas. 17. Flours and Flour Mixtures. 18. Starches and Sauces. 19. Quick Breads. 20. Yeast Breads. Desserts-Refined Carbohydrates and Fat. 21. Sweeteners. 22. Fats and Oils. 23. Cakes and Cookies. 24. Pies and Pastries. 25. Candy. 26. Frozen Desserts. Water-Beverages. 27. Beverages. PART IV: FOOD INDUSTRY. 28. Food Preservation. 29. Government Food Regulations. 30. Careers in Food and Nutrition.
SynopsisUNDERSTANDING FOOD: PRINCIPLES AND PREPARATION is your introductory guide to learning about foods, food preparation, food service, and food science. Integrating these key topics with relevant information about nutrition and the food industry, the Fifth Edition gives you a thorough overview of the different dimensions of food principles--and insight into the variety of career options available in the food industry. Numerous photographs and illustrations help you understand and apply what you read.