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The book 'Food and Nutrition (Principles and Practices for Better Dietary Management)' is a brief treatise that serves the interests of the students of Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition. It also caters for the interests of the general readers interested in health and dietary managements. The book also contains chapters on Branded Diets and Genetically Modified Foods that introduce the reader to modern trends in Diets and Dietary Management. The book has a distinct advantage of simple language, diagrammatic illustrations and tables and charts to explain the concepts. Additional information regarding important points to be considered while planning menus and diets is also included in the appendices. Practical management hints have been included wherever possible and some important recepies are also given in the end. Contents : 1. Basic Concepts 2. Carbohydrates 3. Lipids 4. Amino Acids and Proteins 5. Vitamins 6. Minerals and Water 7. Digestion, Absorption and Utilization of Major Nutrients 8. Balanced Diet and Dietary Standards 9. Food Requirements of Different Age Groups 10. Anti Nutrients 11. Food Processing 12. Food Preservation 13. Food Borne Infections and Sanitation 14. Dietary Management in Genetically in Herited Diseases 15. Diets in other Diseases 16. Seven Popular Diets in the World 17. Genetically Modified Food
