num_pages: 700
description: This is an introductory-level text that covers the basic elements of food, food service, and food preparation. The text also incorporates valuable information about the nutritive value and the chemical composition of food. A rich illustration and photo program and unique pedagogical features help to make the information easily understandable and interesting to students.
language: English
title: Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation
titlecomplete: Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation
genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Food, Nutrition
ratings_count: 85
publisher: Cengage Learning