Format:
1 online resource (xvi, 333 pages)
ISBN:
9780128212622
Series Statement:
History of toxicology and environmental health series
Content:
Intro -- History of Food and Nutrition Toxicology -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Series introduction -- Disclaimer -- Chapter 1 The interrelationships between food, nutrition, and toxicology -- The historical significance of the "dose makes the poison" applied to foods -- Toxicology: Food and nutrition -- Food toxicology basics -- Toxicants in foods -- Nutritional toxicology -- Current applications and regulatory use -- Examples of regulatory bodies -- Other organizations -- Glossary -- References -- Chapter 2 Inherent toxicants -- Plant toxins in foods -- Mycotoxins -- Seafood toxins -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3 Vitamins and minerals -- Introduction -- Fat-soluble vitamins -- Vitamin A -- Vitamin D -- Vitamin E -- Vitamin K -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Vitamin C -- Thiamin (vitamin B1) -- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) -- Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) -- Folate (vitamin B9) -- Minerals -- The discovery of minerals -- Calcium -- Phosphorus -- Sodium -- Deficiency -- Chloride -- Potassium -- Magnesium -- Toxicity/UL -- Sulfur -- Toxicity/UL -- Selected trace minerals -- Iron -- Food sources -- Deficiency symptoms -- Toxicity/upper limits -- Chromium -- Food sources -- Toxicity/upper limits -- Selected ultra-trace minerals -- References -- Chapter 4 Food additives toxicology -- Introduction -- Safety assessment -- Food additives -- Food colors -- Flavoring agents -- Preservatives -- Stabilizers and thickeners -- Sweeteners -- Nutrients -- Processing aids -- Dietary supplements -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Chemical contaminants in food -- Introduction -- Pesticide residue monitoring -- Heavy metals and dietary metal intake -- Chemical contaminants in drinking water -- Adulterants -- Melamine -- Food packaging contaminants -- Tools for the detection of adulterants -- Allergen cross-contact -- Future directions for food safety.
Note:
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780128212615
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780128212615
Language:
English
