Culinary Nutrition Principles and Applications

by Eric M. Stein, Linda J. Trakselis MS, Linda J. Trakselis

Book Overview

Culinary Nutrition Principles and Applications demonstrates how the science of nutrition and the art of food preparation can be combined to provide the knowledge necessary to plan and prepare nutrient-dense menu items. The first six chapters of this engaging textbook explain the functions and food sources of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, water, vitamins, and minerals and their roles in the digestion and absorption process. The other nine chapters...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826942210
• ISBN13: 9780826942210
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: American Technical Publishers
• Length: 619 Pages
• Weight: 4.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.9" x 1.4" x 8.4"