'Food' is the most basic necessity for survival of any living being. Quality of food is responsible for quality of health. Hence 'Food Science' is closely associated with the health, i.e. medical science.

This encyclopaedia in three volumes is a veritable mine of authoritative information on diverse aspects of food science as a whole. All the entries are judiciously selected from the reliable sources and arranged in alphabetical order. Basic concepts and technicalities are elaborately explained with suitable diagrams wherever necessary.

This encyclopaedia will prove vade-mecum for students, scholars and professionals from different disciplines viz. home science, health education, medicine, food processing and preservation, pharmaceuticals, hotel and catering industry and many more.

Food Storage and Preservation is designed as an introductory text for students and professionals in the field. The readings are presented in simple language. Though the topics are technical in nature, efforts are made to make it comprehensive. Contents

• Introduction
•   Basic Elements
•  Significance of Stuff
•  Art of Preservation
•  Storage and preservation
•  Methods of preservation
•  Conservation of Food
•  Solid Stuffs
•  Liquid Stuffs
•  Other Materials
•  Ideal Food
•  Other Dimensions
  
  

A balanced diet is the key to sound health. It comprises a right proportion of intakes, like, protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and other minerals etc. It is related to one's age, health and profession. For example, a diet which contains carbohydrates, vitamins, mineral salts, enough fat (but not in excess) and proteins in a right proportion in necessary for growth and maintenance of the body according to age and size of the body and occupation of a person.

Normally, it should be able to provide about 3000 calories per day for a normal adult. It should contain all essential elements in appropriate proportion. An average person requires carbohydrates, proteins and fat.

This work is an audible attempt in dealing with all the concerned issues of diet and nutrition at length.

Health and food are interrelated. Healthy food supports sound health both at physical and mental level. Healthy food also plays an important role in developing human