Foreword

Thank you for reading this textbook. With this book, we will introduce the world of sensory science to you from a nutritional perspective. It will provide you with a basic understanding of Sensory Science within the context of Nutrition and Health. Basic knowledge of sensory science is required for dieticians and nutritionists to better understand how sensory processes can affect food intake behavior, nutritional status, and ultimately health. This textbook is developed primarily for the course HNH23908 Basic Sensory Science as part of the compulsory curriculum of the academic and research-oriented Bachelor of Nutrition and Health from Wageningen University, but can also used by other students or professionals.