Aaron M. Altschul (EDT) New Protein Foods

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New Protein Foods Volume 3: Animal Protein Supplies Part A reviews issues, states questions, and proposes answers with regard to the supplies of animal protein for human consumption. The text is divided into four parts. Part I deals with the issues on animal protein supplies and the trends in human population, food, and income. Part II covers topics such as the evolution of animal protein in the human diet, the competition between animals and man for agricultural resources, and the energy cost of food production by animals. Part III focuses on marine animals and includes topics such as the progress and prospects of fish farming as well as marine invertebrates. Part IV tackles related technologies such as the use of amino acids as supplement in animal feeds and the application of technology for the preservation of meat products. The book is recommended for biologists, food technologists, and agriculturists who would like to know more about animal proteins as food and the advancements and issues related to it.