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Oxford University Press Food Vsi by John Krebs
Drawing on a mixture of science and history, Professor Lord John Krebs looks at the development of food and the four great transitions that affected the way we eat. From issues such as the obesity crisis and sustainable agriculture to food scares and the role of new technologies, Krebs provides a fascinating exploration of the history of human food.Includes a brief history of human food and examines the four great transitions of food developmentConsiders the various biological senses involved in foodLooks at the reasons why people like some food and not others - including the genetic influences and role of learning and cultureSeparates myth from the fact about food safetyConsiders the reasons for the obesity epidemic and what can be done about itExplores the future of food security in an ever-growing worldwide population