What's New in the Second Edition• Recent developments in food standards• Ready reckoner of nutritive values of common foods• Several chapters revised to provide information on recent trends in clinical biochemistry • Several chapters revised for better clarity of concepts

Coverage includes the study of principles of biochemistry and the aspects of nutrition as they impact upon human health - This authoritatively written book offers the readers a thorough understanding of biochemical perspectives to medicine and human illness at the molecular level in nutrients derived from food and their relation to human health and nutrition - Describes blood chemistry and urinalysis to help study the pathological aspects that are an essential part of course contents for the basic Bsc Nursing curriculum - Presents life cycle approach and gives nutritional interventions for various kinds of health care of geriatric stage and mature adults with tips for improving health - Includes flowcharts of physiological and pathological processes. This very user-friendly and easier-to-read book is packed with latest information as per the syllabus of the Nursing Council's recommendations for BSc Nursing Course.

- Content thoroughly revised to keep in line with the latest INC syllabus - Content revised for better clarity of concepts, ensuring comprehensive and exhaustive coverage - Content updated to provide information on recent trends in clinical biochemistry - Text presented in short sentences, sometimes fragments, in the form of bulleted points - Easy-to-read simple language used for ease of comprehension - Numerous graphics, tables, diagrams and pictures provided wherever needed - Applied aspects of topics, e.g. recommended dietary allowances (RDAs), cookery rules and preservation of nutrients, balanced diet and role of nurse in nutritional programmes, etc., in nutrition and various investigations in biochemistry provided in sufficient detail - Chapter in a Nutshell, short summary, appended in the end of every chapter to help the learner quickly revise the chapter's content - Exam-oriented exercises provided to help students prepare themselves on the lines of the exam - Clinical Applications Boxes – a feature provided to help students comprehend the importance of biochemical information in diagnosis and treatment of clinical problems - Recent developments in nutrition and its emerging concepts - Recent changes in the Food Safety Standards and Regulations - Nutrition assessments in the Community Settings and different methods of feeding patients - Role of Nurse in various programmes of nutrition - Tables provided as ready reckoner of nutritive values for common foods

A sound knowledge of biochemistry is essential to understand the pathophysiology of disease, its diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. Since the nursing community works closely in association with clinicians in-patient care, it is important for them to be aware of the biochemical aspects of human diseases. Textbook of Biochemistry for Nurses has been designed to cater the academic needs of the nursing students. An earnest effort has been made to present the subject in simple words. In this textbook, wherever necessary, clinical application of biochemical knowledge is mentioned. The information present in this textbook will be helpful to the nurses throughout their career.

• This book provides nutrition concepts in an easy and clear manner with appropriate diagrams and figures that are easy to understand. • Significant content enhancement and re-organization to ensure completeness and renewed focus on application-based learning and on recent trends in Clinical Biochemistry. • New chapters have been added on Nutritional Deficiency Disorders; and Food Safety as per the revised INC curriculum. • Applied nutrition aspects aims the promotion of healthy eating and prevention of nutritional-related diseases. • Nurses role in maintaining nutritional needs of patients added. • Chapters on Carbohydrates and Energy; Balanced Diet; and Therapeutic Diet have been revised thoroughly. • Coverage of eating a balanced diet for different age groups by quick calculation of nutrients. • Set of four-colour pictures at the back of book is riveting that holds the attention of readers' completely.

This textbook explains the basic principles of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics and their application to health and disease. It presents core information to introduce basic concepts and thereby apply the acquired knowledge in nursing practice. Third edition is comprehensively updated to meet the constantly changing health needs of people. Content has been reorganized and significant changes have been made during the development of the text to include addition of a new section on biochemistry and recent updates in the Nutrition section as per the revised syllabus outlined by the Indian Nursing Council. This book can be used by students and teachers of Biochemistry, Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing, Medicine, and other health sciences. Highlights: Now in FULL COLOR! UPDATED! As per the revised Indian Nursing Council syllabus NEW! Section on biochemistry comprising 8 chapters “Nutrition” included in chapter Therapeutic Diets to address the basic nutrition needs of affected patients NEW! Chapter Nutrition Deficiency Disorders included which covers causes, signs and symptoms, and management of important and prevalent disease conditions such as severe acute malnutrition, childhood obesity, and deficiency disorders of vitamins and minerals UPDATED! Recommended dietary allowances, IYCF guidelines, anemia in pregnancy and adolescence, and nutrition education Recipes for different types of diet and sample menus for important diseases included for ready reference Important topics like “Calculation of nutritive value of foods” included with examples for easy understanding Enzymes of diagnostic importance for various diseases discussed Metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids illustrated for better understanding Content presented in a student friendly manner complemented with plenty of illustrations, flowcharts, and tables Chapter-end summaries for quick review and Self-Assessment section as per University examination pattern An extensive glossary included.