Exploring Science in the Foods Lab - Softcover

Byrd-Bredbenner Professor PhD R D F A D A, Carol

 
9781566377195: Exploring Science in the Foods Lab

Synopsis

Exploring Science in the Foods Lab is an ideal way to introduce food science into your foods and nutrition courses. Each of the 40 reproducible experiments includes background information explaining the scientific principles explored, definitions of new terms, objectives for the experiment, step-by-step instructions for the procedure, a list of supplies needed, data tables to record results, and analysis questions that reinforce the principles involved. No special lab equipment or chemicals are needed. The experiments are suitable for use in grades 6 to 12. Exploring Science in the Foods Lab makes a great extension to the instruction of any text!

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About the Author

Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, Ph.D., R.D., FAND, received her doctorate from Pennsylvania State University. Currently, she is Professor in the Nutritional Sciences Department at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses. Her research interests focus on investigating environmental factors that affect dietary choices and health outcomes. Dr. Byrd-Bredbenner has authored numerous nutrition texts, journal articles, and computer software packages. She has received teaching awards from the American Dietetic Association (now called the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), Society for Nutrition Education, and U.S. Department of Agriculture. She was the recipient of the American Dietetic Association s Anita Owen Award for Innovative Nutrition Education Programs. She also was a Fellow of the United Nations, World Health Organization at the WHO Collaborating Center for Nutrition Education, University of Athens, Greece. She enjoys exploring food and culinary customs, traveling, diving, and gardening.

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