ISSN:
0034-6659
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
A New Centre for Food Research was created in September 1993 atQueen Margaret College, Edinburgh. Its main purpose is to promoteresearch into food choice, particularly factors influencing choice suchas sensory, socio-cultural and nutritional aspects. Research undertakeninvolves a multi-disciplinary approach by bringing together expertisefrom various disciplines including consumer sciences, dietetics andnutrition, food science, social sciences and hospitality studies. Aone-day symposium "Food research in Europe" was held in 1994to mark the Centre's official launch. The symposium was well attended,with delegates representing a wide range of organizations in the UK andother EU countries. Presentations were given by eminent speakers andresearchers - Dr David Lindsay, MAFF; Dr Ronan Gormley, TheNational Food Centre in Dublin; Dr David Kilcast, Leatherhead FoodResearch Association; Dr Wendy Brown and Dr Richard Shepherd, both fromthe Institute of Food Research, Reading. The centre's major researchinterests and activities are related to fruit and vegetable consumption(sensory qualities of apples; barriers to consumption); the relationshipbetween snacking, body weight and physical activity; healthy eatingaward schemes in the UK.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00346659510082740
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