1. Introduction To Food Science Book

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Introduction To Food Science Book

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'Introduction to Food Science' is an ideal resource for anyone interested in a comprehensive overview of the science of foods. Four sections organize twenty-eight chapters into logical groupings, from basic chemistry and nutrition, to food composition and preservation, to environmental concerns and world food needs. This book presents a variety of interesting topics in an easy-to-understand manner. It also provides insight into career opportunities for those interested in working within food science industries. Rick Parker is President of the National Agricultural Institute and Director of the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA). Formerly a division director and instructor at the College of Southern Idaho for two decades, he taught biology, food science, and animal science. He also worked as the Director for AgroKnowledge, the National Center for Agriscience and Technology Education, a project funded by the National Science Foundation.

Currently, Dr. Parker is also the Editor for the peer-reviewed NACTA Journal, which focuses on of teaching and learning scholarship. An experienced author, Dr. Parker has published a number of Cengage Learning texts, including Aquaculture Science, Introduction to Plant Science, Fundamentals of Plant and Soil Science, Introduction to Food Science, and Equine Science. He also co-authored Fundamentals of Plant Science.