Dietetics, nutrition science, home economics and food sciences
The ZB MED's collections in the fields of nutritional and food sciences cover the physiological, economic and technological foundations of adequate nutrition as a prerequisite for human health and performance and as a means of finding the best approach towards feeding the world's population both today and in the future. To a more limited extent, the ZB MED's collection also covers sociological and cultural aspects.
The library also acquires items from disciplines that are closely linked to its medical collection profile, including the fields of food intolerances, diet (during and after illness) and nutrition-related diseases.
In the subject area of home economics, the ZB MED only collects basic reference works on the technical, economic and social determinants involved in the relationships between individuals, families and communities.
Subject area | Topics |
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General | Nutrition in different cultures and countries
Consumer behaviour |
Nutrition Science | Applied nutrition science, dietetics
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Food Science | Individual foods
Food analysis (methodology) |
Home Economics | Catering (limited scope)
Household management, housework |
