{"product_id":"plants-9780632059621","title":"Plants","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReport of the British Nutrition Foundation's Task Force\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eChairman of the Task Force: Professor Malcolm Jackson, University of Liverpool\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlants: Diet and Health\u003c\/i\u003e is an extremely timely publication comprising the comprehensive and authoritative independent report of the British Nutrition Foundation's Task Force concentrating on bioactive substances and antioxidant nutrients in plant foods. The book focuses on the present state of knowledge and the effect on good health through the intake of these substances in an appropriate diet, looking in detail at any possible protection afforded the body by these substances - against chronic disorders, particularly cancer and cardiovascular disease.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis landmark publication includes chapters covering the classification, mechanisms of action and bioavailability of bioactive substances in plants, as well as in-depth coverage of the major plant foods: fruit, vegetables, cereals, nuts and pulses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDedication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms of Reference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTask Force Membership.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: Plant Foods and Health.(Dr. Judith Buttriss).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Classification and biosynthesis of Plants and Secondary Products: An Overview. (Professor Alan Corzier).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Epidemiology Linking Consumption of Plant Foods and their Constituents with Health. (Dr. Barrie Margetts and Dr. Judith Buttriss).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Potential Mechanism of Action of Bioactive Substances Found in Foods. (Professor Malcolm Jackson).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Influence of the Gut Microflora. (Professor Ian Johnson).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Dietary Intake and Bioavailability of Plant Bioactive Compounds. (Dr. Judith Buttriss).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Fruit and Vegetables. (Mr. Mike Saltmarsh, Professor Alan Crozier and Professor Brian Ratcliffe).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Cereals, Nuts and Pulses.(Dr. Aedin Cassidy).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Beverages. (Dr. Garry Duthie and Professor Alan Crozier).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Plant and Plant-derived Lipids. (Professor Kalus Wahle, Dr. David Lindsay and Dr. Louise Bourne).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Miscellaneous Foods. (Mr. Mike Saltmarsh and Dr. Gail Goldberg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. The Effect of Agronomy, Storage, Processing and Cooking on Bioactive Substances in Food. (Ms. Claire Mac Evilly and Mrs. Irsti Peltola).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Implication for Public Health. (Dr. Judtih Buttriss, Professor Martin Wiseman and Dr. Barrie Margetts).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Conclusions of the Task Force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Recommendations of the Task Force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Plant Foods: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\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":49403472216407,"sku":"9780632059621","price":84.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780632059621.jpg?v=1730483572","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/plants-9780632059621","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}