Food Science By Eric Ittah

DefinitionFood Science is the study of production, processing, preparation, evaluation, and utilization of food.It is a science that is entirely based on the application of chemistry, biology, physics, and psychology as subjects.

ObjectivesTo produce better food itemsTo improve processing and storage techniquesTo determine ways for storing high quality, perishable food safely

What are nutrients?Substances found in food that help in growth of mind and body.

What is nutrition?It is a basic understanding of how food is consumed and used in body for the betterment.

Leading Nutrients CarbohydratesProteinsFatsVitaminsMineralsWater

Similarity between Food Science & NutritionBoth are helpful in studying the nature of food.Both are used for understanding how food help in development of body and mind.

Difference between Food Science and NutritionFood Science is more broad and involves the entire study of food products staring from production, processing, preparation and evaluation of food. On the other hand, nutrition is more specific and aims only at studying the nature of nutrients.

Contact Eric Ittah : eric@ericittah.ca

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