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Food, Nutrition and Health. Food Science, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Nutrition and Health Relationship
History of Starter Cultures By the 19th century, the discovery of microorganisms and a better understanding of fermentation chemistry had helped explain fermented products. As technology advanced, it became possible to control…
Halil İbrahim AkgülAssistant Professor · PhD
Vitamin A (Retinol) Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be stored in the liver. Rich food sources include fish, liver, butter, eggs, whole milk and full-fat dairy products. About 50…
Halil İbrahim AkgülAssistant Professor · PhD
Although minerals occur in small amounts in foods, they are vital for health. The body cannot produce them, so they must be obtained from food. Minerals have different roles and functions in…
Halil İbrahim AkgülAssistant Professor · PhD
Importance of Water for Health The subject of water and health is vital. Humans can live for 5 minutes without breathing, 6 days without drinking water, and 40 days without eating. Water…
Halil İbrahim AkgülAssistant Professor · PhD
Roles and Functions of Fats in the Body 1. Most lipids are the building blocks of the human body. (The concept of lipid is a broad concept that includes fats, oils, fatty…
Halil İbrahim AkgülAssistant Professor · PhD
Roles and Functions of Proteins in the Body 1. Proteins are the building blocks of the cell, which is the smallest living unit of living organisms. 2. Proteins are involved in the…
Halil İbrahim AkgülAssistant Professor · PhD
Functions of carbohydrates in the body There are two types of carbohydrates: digestible and indigestible. The body obtains energy from digestible carbohydrates. Indigestible carbohydrates, known as dietary fiber, do not give energy…
Halil İbrahim AkgülAssistant Professor · PhD
What is Food? The Turkish Language Association’s dictionary defines food as “any edible substance suitable for nourishment”. This definition, however, is not sufficient to describe food: taken literally, it does not account…
Halil İbrahim AkgülAssistant Professor · PhD