Fats and Oils in Human Nutrition: Report of A Joint Expert Consultation (FAO Food and Nutrition Papers) - Softcover

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9251036217 ISBN 13: 9789251036211

Publisher: FAO, 1998

Synopsis

In their efforts to improve nutrition, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization convene expert consultations to provide advice to developing and developed countries. Fats and Oils in Human Nutrition: report of a joint expert consultation reviews the most recent scientific information on this crucial topic and presents the experts' recommendations. Key issues which may influence consumption, health, food production and processing, food marketing and nutrition education are discussed. The report contains recommendations about desirable minimum and maximum intakes of fats; maternal and infant nutrition; essential fatty acids; saturated, unsaturated and isomeric fatty acids; antioxidants; and scientific and programmatic needs. An extensive bibliography is included.

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• Publisher: FAO
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 9251036217
• ISBN 13: 9789251036211
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168