Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition 3EEdited by - Lindsay H Allen,
University of California Davis, USA - Andrew Prentice, London
School of Tropical Medicine, UK - Benjamin Caballero, Johns
Hopkins University, Maryland, U.S.A. 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 among
others. New articles on organic food, biofortification,
nutritional labeling and the effect of religious customs on
diet, among many others, reflect the dedication to currency in
this revision. It not only contains t