This Book Has Consistently Been Used By Students Studying The First Course In Food Science And Nutrition. In Several Universities, Diet Therapy Topics Have Been Added In The Curricula Of This Course. Therefore, Diet Therapy Has Been Added In This Revision, With A Hope Of Meeting The Changing Needs Of The Readers In This Area.The Revised Edition Incorporates Various Other Subjects, Which Are More Or Less Related To The Useful Subjects, Like Nursing, Education, Art, Social Sciences, Home Science, Medical And Paramedical Sciences, Agriculture, Community Health, Environmental Health And Pediatrics Etc.The Book Is Intended To Be An Ideal Textbook Encompassing The Following Aspects: * Introduction To The Study Of Nutrition * Nutrients And Energy * Foods * Meal Planning And Management * Diet TherapyVarious Modifications Have Been Done Along With Clear Illustrations, Chartsand Tables For A Visualised Practical Knowledge.Every Chapter Is Presented In A Beautiful Style With An Understandable Approach. Abbreviations Of All Terms Are Given. Glossary Is Also Available At The End For Clear Understanding.Appendices, Food Exchange Lists, Recommended Dietary Allowances For Indians And Food Composition Tables Have Also Been Included.So Many Other Useful Informations Are Given, Regarding The Food And Dietary Habits According To The Age And Height Of Males/Females.We Hope This Textbook Would Fulfil The Goal Of Serving The Cause In An Appropriate Manner Nutrition For A Disease-Free Society.

Nutrition and Diet Therapy: Self-Instructional Approaches covers the fundamentals of basic nutrition, and then nutrition as therapy, in both adults and children. It is designed to work as a traditional text or a self-instructional text that allows for distance-learning and self-paced instruction. Progress checks throughout each chapter and chapter post-tests help students to evaluate their comprehension of key information. The Fifth Edition has been completely revised and updated to include My Pyramid and corresponding DRIs and all of the all figures and tables have been revised. Accompanied by A Comprehensive Companion Web site

Deals with the nature of food study from chemical, biochemical and physical point of view. This work discusses foods as a source of nutrients in the Indian dietary and selection of a balanced diet based on usage of foods of Indian origin.

The Book Presents A Clear And Systematic Account Of The Composition And Nutritive Value Of Different Types Of Foods. Cereals, Pulses, Nuts, Milk, Vegetables, Fruits And Spices Have Been Discussed In Considerable Detail. Fats And Oils, Sugar And Various Beverages And Appetisers Have Also Been Explained. Separate Chapters Have Been Devoted To Eggs And Flesh Foods. Ways Of Evaluating Food Quality Alongwith Food Preservation Have Been Explained In Detail. Various Food Laws And Standards In Relation To Adulteration Have Been Highlighted Alongwith The Recent Trends In Food Technology. With Its Detailed Coverage And Simple Style Of Presentation, This Is An Essential Text For Home Science Students. This Book Is Also A Valuable Reference Source For Anyone Interested In Knowing More About Food And Nutrition.