Essentials of Nutrition and Dietetics (Paperback)

Paperback. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…