Today study regarding chemistry and nutrition of lipids has become an interesting and challenging subject. The present book covers important aspects of classification and structures of lipids and their role in human health and disease. This book has been divided into 18 chapters which mainly cover role of cholesterol and polyunsaturated fatty acids in human health, immune system and dietary lipids, fat replacers/substitutes, analysis of lipids, crystallization of facts, chemical composition of vegetable oils, use of microorganisms for the production of lipids etc. This book is not only directed primarily for the students of Food Chemistry, Food Science and Nutritionists but can also be a ready reference for research scholars and those engaged in food research , product development and lipid biotechnology.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Neelam Khetarpaul
Dr. (Mrs.) Neelam Khetarpaul presently working as Professor and Head, Department of Foods and Nutrition at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar is the recipient of many awards viz., Distinguished teadher Award-2000, Young Investigator Award, Ms. Manju Utreja Gold Medal and cash award for doing the best research work in the University and Best research paper Award by AFST (I), Hisar Chapter. She is the recipient of various Visiting Fellowships abroad funded by different national and international agencies and visited USA, Australia, UK, Hungary and Netherlands for academic pursuits. She has published more than 150 research papers in various journals of national and international repute and 12 books in the discipline of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vipul Khetarpaul
Dr. Vipul Khetarpaul graduated with distinction in the MBBS degree from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India and scored the highest marks in Manipal University. He is the recipient of gold medals, various prizes and awards including Dr. R. L. Adiga Prize, Dr.K.M.Kudva and Mrs.Gauri M.Kudva Prize for standing First in final MBBS Part 2 University Examination held during the year 2005-2006, the Bhagyamma Purushotam Prize for standing first in Obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. T. M. A. Pai Prize for standing first in final MBBS Part 2 University Examination and for good conduct. He also got certificate of Merit for Excellent Academic Performance (2004-2005). Throughout schooling, he was amongst the top 1 per cent and invariably at the 99th percentile. He has done Basic Life Support (BLS) provider course by American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider course by American Heart Association, ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) Advanced Course, and Fundamental Critical Care Support provider course by the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has attended a number of workshops and conferences at AIIMS, Apollo hospital, Batra hospital etc. He cleared USMLE examinations with 99 percentile and did residency in surgery from WSU, USA. Presently, he is doing fellowship in Vascular Surgery in Washington University in St Louis MO, USA. He has keen interest in human nutrition and is the Co-author of one book on ‘Advances in Lipid Nutrition’.
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