Bibliograph

Food science, you are what you eat, by Amanda Lanser ; content consultant, Sarah W. Tracy, Associate Professor of Honors and the History of Medicine, University of Oklahoma

Type

Label

Food science, you are what you eat, by Amanda Lanser ; content consultant, Sarah W. Tracy, Associate Professor of Honors and the History of Medicine, University of Oklahoma

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Food science

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

891122699

Responsibility statement

by Amanda Lanser ; content consultant, Sarah W. Tracy, Associate Professor of Honors and the History of Medicine, University of Oklahoma

Series statement

History of science

Sub title

you are what you eat

Summary

"This title presents the history of food science. Vivid text details how early studies of nutrition and food chemistry led to today's food safety standards and genetically modified crops. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible."--Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Rickets, putrid meat, and plumpy'nut -- Ancient theories to Renaissance revelations -- Birth of modern food science -- Food preservation and safety -- The government gets involved -- Great War, Great Depression, Great Science -- The rise of agribusiness -- Emergence of the food label -- The future of food science

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator