| Description |
xxv, 436 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Contents: Emergence and evolution of agriculture: the impact on human health and lifestyle / Clark Spencer Larsen -- The evolving knowledge of nutrition / Buford L. Nichols and Roberto Quezada-Calvillo -- Role of religion, spirituality, and faith in food choices / Jeffrey Stanton Kellam -- The influence of culture and customs on food choices / Cindy M. Imai, Dustin J. Burnett, and Johanna T. Dwyer -- Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates / Roberto Quezada-Calvillo and Buford L. Nichols -- Lipids / Duane E. Ullrey -- Protein and amino acids / Duane E. Ullrey -- Vitamins and mineral elements / Duane E. Ullrey -- Overweight, obesity, and related diseases / Gail G. Harrision and Summer Hamide -- Diseases of nutrient deficiencies / Barbara Elaine Golden -- Effects of growth retardation and nutrient deficiencies on cognitive function and behavior in infants and children / Susan P. Walker and Julie M. Meeks Gardner -- Animal source foods: effects on nutrition and function in children in developing countries / Monika Grillenberger -- Functional foods / John W. Finley -- Global food safety issues / Mindy Brashears and Tyler Stephens -- Challenge and threats to sustainable food production / Larry W. Harrington and Peter R. Hobbs -- Global climate change and agriculture / Roberto César Izaurralde -- Bioenergy: energy sources and costs for agriculture / Donald C. Erbach and Wallace W. Wilhelm -- Soil science: management and conservation / R. Lal -- Advances in water science, management, and conservation / B.A. Stewart -- Crop science and production technology / Peter R. Hobbs and Larry W. Harrington -- Animal science and production technology / G. Eric Bradford, Wilson G. Pond, and Kevin R. Pond -- World population and food availability / Shahla Shapouri and Stacey Rosen -- Changing food supply, demand, and marketing issues: what affects price and affordability? / Miguel I. Gómez, Charles F. Nicholson, and Paul E. McNamara -- Food availability and quality: situations and opportunities in developing countries / Dan L. Brown |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Agriculture.
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Food supply.
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Nutrition.
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| Author |
Brown, Dan L.
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Nichols, Buford Lee, 1931-
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Pond, Wilson G., 1930-
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| LC no. |
2008040754 |
| ISBN |
1420077538 (hbk.) |
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9781420077537 (hbk.) |
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