This leading dictionary contains over 6,150 entries covering all aspects of food <br> and nutrition, diet and health. Jargon-free definitions make this a valuable <br> dictionary that clearly explains even the most technical of nutritional terms. From <br> absinthe to zymogens, it covers types of food (including everyday foods and <br> little-known foods, e.g. payusnaya), nutritional information, vitamins, minerals, <br> and key scientific areas including metabolism and genomics.This new and fully <br> revised edition features many entry-level web links, updated and conveniently <br> accessible via the Dictionary of Food and Nutrition companion website, providing <br> relevant extra information. Expanded appendices contain a wealth of useful material, <br> including Recommended Daily Allowance lists.An essential A-Z for nutritionists, food <br> manufacturers, caterers, health-care students, food science/technology students, and <br> anyone who has an interest in, or enjoys, food and wants to find out more about what <br> they eat.