Food Nutrition and Quality

The book is divided into two parts i.e. Nutrition and Quality. All Chapters contributed by eminent researchers in their respective fields. The whole book consists of 24 chapters. Efforts have been made to incorporate the information on food energy, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, trace elements, vitamins, water, quality in animal products, livestock production in transition, fish, fruit and vegetables, quality of cereal grains, factors that affect the nutrients in plants, farm practices, quality and cost, marketing and modern food processing. (jacket)