{"product_id":"beer-9780632064465","title":"Beer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis important and extremely interesting book is a serious scientific and authoritative overview of the implications of drinking beer as part of the human diet. Coverage includes a history of beer in the diet, an overview of beer production and beer compositional analysis, the impact of raw materials, the desirable and undesirable components in beer and the contribution of beer to health, and social issues. \u003cp\u003eWritten by Professor Charlie Bamforth, well known for a lifetime''s work in the brewing world, \u003ci\u003eBeer: Health and Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e should find a place on the shelves of all those involved in providing dietary advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"a very timely and interesting book...well-balanced...extremely readable...highly recommended\". (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the Institute of Brewing\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol 111, No 2, 2005)  \u003cp\u003e\"easy and pleasant to read for both specialists or beginners in beer science\" (\u003ci\u003eCerevisia - Belgian Journal of Brewing and Biotechnology\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol 30, No 3, 2005)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Beer as Part of the Diet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeer: a vice or a staple part of the diet?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting beer into perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is moderation?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut what about addiction?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpacts on behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Beer Through History.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrewing travels west.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestraining excess.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReligious origins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeer: a nutritious dish for the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperance pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTowards prohibition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Basics of Malting and Brewing in Relation to Product Safety and Wholesomeness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical beer?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic outlines of malting and brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyles of beer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe chemistry of beer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Basics of Human Nutrition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhytonutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbohydrate, fat and protein.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibre.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Composition of Beer in Relation to Nutrition and Health.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbohydrate, fat and protein.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibre.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparison of beer with other foodstuffs for nutrient value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotentially deleterious components of beer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeer as a \"treat\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Impact of Alcohol on Health.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe metabolism of ethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect and indirect impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe heart and circulatory system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe liver and the digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Reproductive system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain and cognitive function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKidney and urinary tract.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllergy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe common cold.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Conclusion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403473133911,"sku":"9780632064465","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780632064465.jpg?v=1730483577","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/beer-9780632064465","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}