Food Science, an Ecological Approach - Softcover

Edelstein, Sari

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449694772 ISBN 13: 9781449694777

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2013

Synopsis

A textbook at the forefront of a global movement toward sustainabilityFood Science: An Ecological Approach is a groundbreaking new textbook that situates food science theory within a global environmental context. The only text of its kind currently on the market, it will provide educators and students with a foundation in hard science while integrating evidence-based practice with analysis of worldwide food sustainability. Students will develop the ability to apply technical skills and critical analysis to real-world issues of food safety, food sustainability, and ecologically sound practices of consumption and agriculture. Food Science: An Ecological Approach includes culturally specific discussions of food preparation and consumption, as well as an overview of the historical and ecological significance of each food group covered. The text also presents a thorough review of food preparation, food science, and technology. Designed for undergraduate students in two- and four-year culinary and nutrition programs, Food Science: An Ecological Approach is a user-friendly text that gently pushes students to contextualize key food science concepts within a larger ecological and historical framework.This cutting-edge text includes:A full suite of ancillaries including a comprehensive instructor's manual, a student study guide, PowerPoint presentations for each chapter, and a web-based lab manualAn overview of contemporary trends including vegetarianism, green consumption, and sustainable agricultureA current literature reviewA presentation of green alternatives to common foodsInformative sidebars that extensively supplement text materialsChapter objectives and vocabulary for focused studyPrinciples of food preparation and food safetyNutritional analysis of each food presentedA discussion of the historical uses of each food across multiple cultures

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Edelstein is currently retired. 'Her previous position was of'Associate Professor in the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Simmons College. She taught both Food Science and Food service classes.' Before coming to Simmons College, Dr. Edelstein has previously been in private practice and has served as a hospital Food Service Director and Chief Dietitian.She is the author of many research articles, inclusive of topics on ethics, yoga, the glycemic index, and athletic performance as well as the author or editor of books, which include:The Healthy Young Child, Wadsworth Publishing, 1995;Nutrition in Public Health, Second Edition, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2005;Nutrition: Rapid References for Nurses, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2007;Managing Food and Nutrition Services for the Hospitality, Culinary and Nutrition'Professions, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2007;Life Cycle Nutrition: An Evidence-Based Approach, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2008.Education BackgroundBS Florida State UniversityMS Florida International UniversityPhD University of Florida

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449694772
• ISBN 13: 9781449694777
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 554