Includes bibliographical references and index.

aPart A: Introduction to applied nutrition and dietetics ‡ Carbohydrates & energy ‡ Proteins ‡ Fats ‡ Vitamins ‡ Minerals ‡ Balanced diet ‡ Water & electrolyte balance ‡ Nutritional deficiency disorders ‡ Therapeutic diets ‡ Cookery rules & nutrient preservation ‡ National nutritional programmes & nurse’s role ‡ Food safety; Part B: Practicals – clear liquids, full liquids, semisolids, soft diet, weaning foods; Part C: Solved question papers (2015–2022); Index.

A practical, curriculum-aligned textbook covering nutrient science, therapeutic diets, public health nutrition, and practical applications in nursing. Updated with new chapters on deficiency disorders and food safety, plus solved exam questions (2015–2022).