Food: A Very Short Introduction

2013-09-26 Nature

Author : John Krebs
Release : 2013-09-26
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
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Download or read book Food: A Very Short Introduction written by John Krebs. This book was released on 2013-09-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief examination of the history and science of food chronicles four great transitions including those of cooking, agriculture, processing and preservation to consider the sources of culinary preferences, the disparity between malnutrition and overconsumption and the issues associated with obesity, sustainable agriculture and genetic modification. Original.

Nutrition: A Very Short Introduction

2014-06-26 Health & Fitness

Author : David Bender
Release : 2014-06-26
Genre : Health & Fitness
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Download or read book Nutrition: A Very Short Introduction written by David Bender. This book was released on 2014-06-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutrition is a topic of wide interest and importance. In spite of growing understanding of the underlying biochemistry, and health campaigns such as 'five-a-day', increasing obesity and reported food allergies and eating disorders, as well as the widely advertised 'supposed' benefits of food supplements mean that a clear explanation of the basic principles of a healthy diet are vital. In this Very Short Introduction, David Bender explains the basic elements of food, the balance between energy intake and exercise, the problems of over- and under-nutrition, and raises the question of safety of nutritional supplements. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Nutrition

2014 Health & Fitness

Author : David A. Bender
Release : 2014
Genre : Health & Fitness
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 929/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Nutrition written by David A. Bender. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is much conflicting information about diet and health; with issues such as obesity and food allergies increasing worldwide despite healthy eating campaigns such as 'five-a-day'. In 'Nutrition', David Bender provides a simple but authoritative guide to the main principles of human nutrition and a healthy diet.

Drugs

2016 Drug abuse

Author : Leslie L. Iversen
Release : 2016
Genre : Drug abuse
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 796/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Drugs written by Leslie L. Iversen. This book was released on 2016. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twentieth century saw a remarkable upsurge of research on drugs, with major advances in the treatment of bacterial and viral infections, heart disease, stomach ulcers, cancer, and metal illnesses. These, along with the introduction of the oral contraceptive, have altered all of our lives. There has also been an increase in the recreational use and abuse of drugs in the Western world. This Very Short Introduction, in its second edition, gives a non-technical account of how drugs work in the body. Reviewing both legal (alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine) and illegal drugs, Les Iversen discusses why some are addictive, and whether drug laws need reform. ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Food

2013 Food

Author : John R. Krebs
Release : 2013
Genre : Food
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Book Rating : 582/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Food written by John R. Krebs. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on a mixture of science and history, Professor Lord John Krebs looks at the development of food and the four great transitions that affected the way we eat. From issues such as the obesity crisis and sustainable agriculture to food scares and the role of new technologies, Krebs provides a fascinating exploration of the history of human food.

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