Sustainable Urbanization: Challenges and Opportunities Author : Matthew Perez Subject : Sustainable Development ISBN :9781639875146 Urbanization refers to the process by which towns and cities are formed and expand. The populations of cities are increasing faster than the ability of local and national governments to plan and manage Read More |
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The Organic Waste Composting Handbook Author : Jackson Lawrence Subject : Waste Management ISBN :9781639875306 Any waste that can be broken down into simple organic molecules like water, methane and carbon dioxide by microorganisms is termed as organic waste. Breakdown of organic waste involves processes such as Read More |
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Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment Author : Tom Dixon Subject : Water Management ISBN :9781639872510 Water which has been contaminated due to human use is termed as wastewater. It is the byproduct of various human activities and, can be classified into industrial wastewater, municipal wastewater and domestic Read More |
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Food and Nutrition: A Human Health Perspective Author : Zoey Watson Subject : Food Science ISBN :9781639872282 Nutrition refers to the physiological and biochemical process for the utilization of food by living organisms to support life. Food nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins, fats, Read More |
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Food Related Diseases: Identification, Prevention and Management Author : Hugh Freeman Subject : Food Science ISBN :9781639872312 A large number of diseases have been identified which are caused due to the consumption of foods contaminated with viruses, bacteria and other parasites. Such contaminations can occur at any stage of food Read More |
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Food Safety: Theory and Practice Author : Dennis Freeman Subject : Food Science ISBN :9781639872329 The branch of science which studies the methods related to the storage, preparation, transportation and handling of food in ways which prevent food borne diseases is known as food safety. Some of the important Read More |
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Author : Alexis Crum Subject : Food Science ISBN :9781639872336 The availability of food that is nourishing, diverse and balanced to sustain the food consumption of individuals is known as food security. It is concerned with the accessibility that individuals have Read More |
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Author : Ralph Hawkins Subject : Food Science ISBN :9781639873722 The branch of biology which deals with the microorganisms responsible for inhibiting, creating and contaminating food is called food microbiology. It focuses on the microbes and pathogens responsible for Read More |
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Dietary Patterns and Health: A Nutrition Science Approach Author : Rebecca Matthews Subject : Nutrition ISBN :9781639871612 The science of interpreting the relationship of nutrients of food with growth, reproduction, health, maintenance and disease of an organism is known as nutrition. The field also studies the processes of Read More |
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Nutrition and Exercise: From Science to Practice Author : Fred Collins Subject : Nutrition ISBN :9781639874040 The physiological and biochemical processes by which an organism makes use of food for sustenance are known as nutrition. It involves various processes such as absorption, ingestion, assimilation, excretion, Read More |