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Looking to rent a book? Rent Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals, 7th Edition [ISBN: 9780470052426] for the semester, quarter, and short term or search our site for other textbooks by Karen E. Drummond (Drexel University ); Lisa M. Brefere (GigaCHEF.com ). Renting a textbook can save you up to 90% from the cost of buying.
Lisa M. Brefere is a certified executive chef with more than twenty-two years of experience. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she is a member of the American Culinary Federation and the American Academy of Chefs. She is the coauthor of Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals.
| Preface | |
| Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food | |
| Introduction to Nutrition | |
| Factors Influencing Food Selection | |
| Flavor | |
| Other Aspects of Food | |
| Demographics | |
| Culture and Religion | |
| Health | |
| Social and Emotional Influences | |
| Food Industry and the Media | |
| Environmental Concerns | |
| Basic Nutrition Concepts | |
| Nutrition | |
| Kilocalories | |
| Nutrients | |
| Nutrient Density | |
| Characteristics of a Nutritious Diet | |
| Nutrient Recommendations: Dietary Reference Intakes | |
| What Happens When You Eat | |
| Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism | |
| Gastrointestinal Tract | |
| Food Facts: How to Recognize Whole Foods, Processed Foods, and Organic Foods | |
| Hot Topic: How the American Diet Impacts the Environment | |
| Using Dietary Recommendations, Food Guides, and Food Labels to Plan Menus | |
| Dietary Recommendations and Food Guides | |
| Dietary Guidelines for Americans | |
| MyPyramid | |
| Food Labels | |
| Nutrition Facts | |
| Nutrient Claims | |
| Health Claims | |
| Portion Size Comparisons | |
| Food Facts: Nutrient Analysis of Recipes | |
| Hot Topic: Quack! Quack! | |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Functions of Carbohydrates | |
| Simple Carbohydrates (Sugars) | |
| Monosaccharides | |
| Disaccharides | |
| Added Sugars | |
| Health Issues | |
| Complex Carbohydrates (Starches and Fibers) | |
| Starches | |
| Health Effects of Starches | |
| Fibers | |
| Health Effects of Fibers | |
| Nutrition Science Focus: Carbohydrates | |
| Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism of Carbohydrates | |
| Dietary Recommendations for Carbohydrates | |
| Ingredient Focus: High-Fiber Grains and Legumes | |
| Grains | |
| Chef's Tips | |
| Legumes | |
| Chef's Tips | |
| Food Facts: The Glycemic Index for Foods | |
| Hot Topic: Artificial and Reduced-Kcalorie Sweeteners | |
| Lipids: Fats and Oils | |
| Functions of Lipids | |
| Triglycerides | |
| Triglycerides in Food | |
| Trans Fats | |
| Essential Fatty Acids: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty | |
| Acids | |
| Cholesterol | |
| Nutrition Science Focus: Lipids | |
| Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism | |
| Lipids and Health | |
| Heart Disease | |
| Cancer | |
| Dietary Recommendations | |
| Ingredient Focus: Milk, Dairy Products, and Eggs | |
| Chef's Tips | |
| Food Facts: Oils and Margarines | |
| Hot Topic: Trans Fats in Restaurants | |
| Structure of Protein | |
| Functions of Protein | |
| Nutrition Science Focus: Protein | |
| Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism | |
| Protein in Food | |
| Health Effects of Protein | |
| Dietary Recommendations for Protein | |
| Ingredient Focus: Meat, Poultry, and Fish | |
| Chef's Tips | |
| Food Facts: Soy Foods and Their Health Benefits | |
| Chef's Tips | |
| Hot Topic: Irradiation | |
| Vitamins | |
| Characteristics of Vitamins | |
| Fat-Soluble Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | |
| Vitamin D | |
| Vitamin E | |
| Vitamin K | |
| Water-Soluble Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C | |
| Thiamin, Riboflavin, and Niacin | |
| Vitamin B6 | |
| Folate | |
| Vitamin B12 | |
| Pantothenic Acid and Biotin | |
| Choline and Vitaminlike Substances | |
| Ingredient Focus: Fruits and Vegetables | |
| Nutrition: Healt | |
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