Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity, Volume 3

Preedy Victor R.

Innbundet / 2005 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN

9780849335167

Publisert

2005-03-22

Utgiver

Taylor & Francis Inc; CRC Press Inc

Vekt

542 gr

Høyde

280 mm

Bredde

210 mm

Aldersnivå

G, 01

Språk

Product language

Engelsk

Format

Product format

Innbundet

Antall sider

288

Forfatter

Preedy Victor R.

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Preedy, Victor R.

Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity, Volume 3

Preedy Victor R.

Innbundet / 2005 / Engelsk

Preedy Victor R.

Innbundet / 2005 / Engelsk

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Including the latest reviews of the most current issues related to food and nutrition toxicity, Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity, Volume 3 distills a wide range of research on food safety and food technology. Put together by a strong team with a wealth of broad experience, the continuation of this important new series includes contributions from the fields of medicine, public health, and environmental science.

Topics covered in Volume Three include:

MEG-related toxic, pathological, and etiological findings in the liver, stomach, blood, testes/uterus, kidneys, peritoneum, and skin

Current information on pharmacokinetic and toxicodynamic aspects of methyl mercury toxicity

The limits set by various agencies for, and the possible effects of, exposure to Uranium via ingestion and inhalation

Evidence that nutrition can modify PCB toxicity and its implications in numerous age-related diseases

The most recent findings on oxysterols' toxic and pro-atherosclerotic effects and the use of antioxidants supplements to prevent their generation in foods

Examples of published safety data, drug interactions, and problems with formulated products

Potential dangers and benefits of genetically modified foods, moral and ethical issues, and benefit risk ratios

Emerging issues in food contamination, recently-discovered contaminants, the increased use of genetically engineered crops, and their effects on children

New views on the onset of celiac disease, its symptoms outside the gastrointestinal tract, and its diagnosis and management

A timely compilation, the book sheds light on the most important issues in food safety today. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the food industry or academics researching food science and food technology.

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Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity, Volume 3 includes the latest reviews of the most current issues related food and nutrition toxicity. The continuation of this important new series distills a broad range of research on food safety and food technology, with contributors from the fields of medicine, public health, and environmental science. It

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Methyleugenol in the Diet: Toxic and Pathological Aspects. Methyl Mercury Toxicity: Pharmacokinetics and Toxicodynamic Aspects. Adverse Effects and Toxicity of Nutraceuticals. Safety Concerns of Genetically Modified Foods. Celiac Disease: A New Paradigm of an Immune-Related Disorder Due to Dietary Gluten. Uranium in Food and Water: Actual and Potential Effects. Oxidized Products of Cholesterol: Toxic Effects. Food Contaminants and Children: Cause for Concern. Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Oxidative Stress, and Diet.