Nutrition for foodservice and culinary professionals

Addresses concerns about nutrition in the life cycle. This book covers nutritional topics such as carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and dietary needs from a culinary perspective. It links nutritional concepts with healthy cooking techniques and recipes. It is suitable for chefs, restaurateurs, d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Drummond, Karen Eich (Author), Brefere, Lisa M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley , c2010
Edition:7th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to nutrition
  • 2. Using dietary recommendations, food guides and food labels to plan menus
  • 3. Carbohydrates
  • 4. Lipids: fats and oils
  • 5. Protein
  • 6. Vitamins
  • 7. Water and minerals
  • 8. Foundations of healthy cooking
  • 9. Healthy menus and recipes
  • 10. Marketing to health-conscious guests
  • 11. Nutrition and health
  • 12. Weight management and exercise
  • 13. Nutrition over the life cycle