Essentials of Nutrition and Dietetics - Softcover

Raj (Editor), Dr Ben

Softcover

ISBN 10: 620989111X ISBN 13: 9786209891113

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Essentials of Nutrition and Dietetics: A Comprehensive Textbook is a definitive academic and clinical roadmap for the modern healthcare landscape. Moving beyond traditional dietary guidelines, this text offers a sophisticated, evidence-based exploration of Metabolic Prescriptions.Designed for students of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Clinical Nutrition, the book is structured into nineteen meticulously crafted chapters. It establishes a rigorous foundation in the biochemistry of macronutrients, detailing their structural complexity and physiological roles through technical frameworks like Proximate Analysis and the Atwater System.A core strength of this volume is its clinical precision. It introduces the ABCD Diagnostic Framework-integrating Anthropometric, Biochemical, Clinical, and Dietary assessments-to empower clinicians in delivering personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). From pediatric malnutrition to chronic metabolic syndrome and renal failure, the protocols provided are both practical and scientifically grounded.Edited by Dr. Ben Raj, the book also explores the frontier of Nutrigenomics, preparing readers for the future of Precision Nutrition.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 620989111X
• ISBN 13: 9786209891113
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156