ABC of Nutrition, 5th Edition

The book begins with an introduction to nutrition and definitions of terms before covering dietary assessment, body composition and epidemiology. The subsequent chapters go on to cover dietary guidelines and provide more detailed guidance on the main nutrients and food groups.

The title then addresses the role of nutrition in the treatment and management of disease which is followed by three chapters related to challenges of weight management and obesity. The new edition also includes chapters on nutrition for special populations, such as pregnancy, children and the elderly, and a final chapter on the use of products marketed for sports and performance enhancement.

This edition includes the latest NICE guidelines on Nutrition Support for Adults as wellas earlier guidance on Maternal and Child Nutrition.