Snack Food
Snack Food

Author: R. Gordon Booth

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9780442237455

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This book reviews the growing variety of foods now used entirely or in part as snacks, with special emphasis on those consumed in the United States and the United Kingdom. Food-industry specialists address all major areas of the snack-food industry: product development, assembly of raw materials, storage, processing, packaging, and consumption. The book includes definitions of snack foods, their distinct characteristics, latest product concepts and production techniques, and new data on the nutritional impact of snack.

A Textbook of Science for the Health Professions
A Textbook of Science for the Health Professions

Author: Barry G. Hinwood

Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 9780748733774

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To keep abreast with current developments in medicine, members of the health care team require a firm grasp of science to cope with changes in technology and understanding of the mechanisms of body function. This is in addition to developing a range of interpersonal and communication skills. There are sections covering biology, chemistry, physics, nutrition, biochemistry, medical microbiology and physiology. Highly illustrated, it includes over a hundred applications and examples to assist the reader in relating science to health care. Throughout, the text is divided into units containing a common theme, and each chapter contains a list of objectives and a summary.