Heat treatment of meat causes different changes in the structure of meat, for example, decimation of cell films, tearing of muscle strands, tearing and disintegration of the connective tissue proteins, coagulation and gel development of the myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic proteins.The aim of the study presented in this paper was to investigate the effect of heat treatment by roasting and cooking at atmospheric pressure on cook loss of M. Longissimus dorsi of pork in the temperature range between 50°C and 100°C. Consequently were analyzed and the drip losses seen as a result of freezing and thawing of meat before heat treatment.The observed parameters amid tests indicated steady measurably critical change (P<0.001) of observed qualities with temperature expanding amid the both hotness treatment forms in the given temperature range. The most ideal temperature in the core of the pork meat sample during heat treatment is in the temperature range somewhere around 70°C and 80°C. Heat treatment by cooking gave samples with less cook loss yield, compared to the heat treatment by roasting.

The period of adolescence is characterized by rapid physical, biological and social changes, which is reflected in a specific daily rhythm of work, behavior and diet. Diet of adolescents is characterized by eating large amounts of fast food. Social changes of population that have occurred in recent years affect the behavior of adolescents and their eating habits. The aim of the research in this paper was to determine the attitude of high school students from several towns in the Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) toward eating and consumption of fast food as food products that are commonly found in their menu. In this paper, a survey is conducted among high school students of both sexes aged between 15 and 18. The survey included 12 questions that can be classified into two groups: knowledge of fast food and eating habits.Half of the interviewees (49.73%) believe that there is no particular reason for choosing fast food, while one-third (33.78%) choose this kind of food products because of their taste. 51.60% is careful about the amount of fast food that they eat. Over half of the interviewees (58.09%) do not have a reason to give up consuming fast food, and 31, 58% do it so because they think that this diet is harmful to health.For breakfast 19,11% of the interviewees eat croissants and buns, sandwiches or candies that they buy on their way to school. During and after meals 33.62% of the interviewees usually drink water, and 21.53% drink refreshing fizzy drinks or fruit juices (21.02% of responses). The amount of fizzy drinks that the interviewees drink during the day goes from one glass (30,09%) to 2-3 glasses (24.7%). The interviewed students mostly like eating meat and vegetables (37.82%), fruit (23.06%), but they do not like eating vegetarian dishes (31.04%), strongly flavored dishes (18.07% ) and meatless dishes (17.24%).

This paper analyzes the role of meat in human nutrition. Meat and meat products have been one of the main foodstuffs in human nutrition worldwide for centuries. Type and quantity of consumed meat were influenced by different factors (religion, social status, and offer) in the past. Meat and meat products are the foodstuffs, which are the most important for its composition and nutritive value. People who consume meat are provided with proteins which have balanced ratio of essential amino acids, B complex vitamins, micro elements (iron, zinc, copper) and energy. On the other hand, meat contains significant quantity of fats in which dominate saturated fatty acids and cholesterol. During technological process table salt is added to meat, thereby high concentrations of sodium enter the body.Researches in the last 30 years pay more and more attention to the impact that certain type of meats in human nutrition have on heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases, appearance of high blood pressure, stroke and colon cancer and to possibility if processing procedure would be changed, fats content, cholesterol and sodium would decrease, thus lowering the risk of mentioned diseases. The aim of this paper is to review existing literature for both the risks and benefits of meat consumption, focusing on case-control and prospective studies. Researches in the science of meat and meat technology gave results and meat products are obtained with lower sodium content, lower content of saturated fatty acids and higher content of poly-unsaturated fatty acids. Thus, meat and meat products will stay the most important foodstuffs in future centuries due to its nutritive, culinary and sensory traits.

Recent studies indicate that 2-4% of the world population is sensitive to the presence of allergens in foods. It is estimated that there are 5-8% allergic children in Europe. This paper presents an overview of the analytical methods which are used in risk analysis and for making decisions in the management of foods that cause allergies in humans. Depending on the purpose of analysis, a variety of analytical techniques can be used: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is recommended for quantitative determination of the composition of ingredients and final products, Lateral flow test (LFD) can be used during routine control of the efficiency of purification and determination of the composition of final products, PCR (polymerase chain reaction)-ELISA and real-time PCR are used to confirm the ELISA results for samples with a low content of allergens or where it is not possible to apply other tests. Mass spectroscopy (MS) can be used as a method for confirming the results of the routine tests and in detecting of small amounts of the allergens. This paper gives an overview of these techniques by listing the advantages and disadvantages of routine food analysis.