ABC of Nutrition

ABC of Nutrition is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide designed for healthcare professionals, providing clear and practical information on nutrition in the context of health, disease prevention, and management. The fifth edition expands on core principles while integrating current guidelines and clinical recommendations, helping practitioners confidently advise patients across all stages of life.

Key Features:

• Foundational Nutrition Concepts: Covers essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, with updated scientific explanations.
• Nutrition Across the Lifespan: Includes new chapters on nutrition for special populations, such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
• Clinical Applications: Discusses nutrition’s role in managing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and certain cancers.
• Public Health Perspectives: Addresses global nutritional deficiencies, functional foods, and nutrient fortification strategies in both developing and affluent countries.
• Evidence-Based Guidelines: Features the latest NICE recommendations on Nutrition Support for Adults and guidance on Maternal and Child Nutrition.
• Practical Advice: Helps clinicians navigate misinformation in media and supports informed dietary counseling.
• Special Topics: Explores sports and performance nutrition, weight management, and eating disorders, providing actionable guidance for clinical practice.