Designing Foods

Examines various trends in animal product consumption and diet. This book industry efforts, policies, and programs aimed at improving the nutritional attributes of animal products. It also focuses on dietary and health recommendations from major health organizations and notes specific target levels for nutrients.

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This lively book examines recent trends in animal product consumption and diet; reviews industry efforts, policies, and programs aimed at improving the nutritional attributes of animal products; and offers suggestions for further research. In addition, the volume reviews dietary and health recommendations from major health organizations and notes specific target levels for nutrients.


Table of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
1 Data Sources, Key Nutrients, and Selection of Targets for Change
2 Current Trends in Consumption of Animal Products
3 Target Levels and Current Dietary Patterns
4 Consumer Concerns and Animal Product Options
5 Policies Affecting the Marketplace
6 Existing Technological Options and Future Research Needs
Appendix
Biology of Growth
Hormonal Regulation of Growth
Assessing Body Composition
Production and Processing Options to Alter Composition
Policy
Index