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Nutrition Science
Srilakshmi, B.
, Programme In-charge, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Chennai.
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PRINTED BOOK DETAILS:
ISBN :
978-81-224-3223-7
Publication Year :
2012
Edition :
4th
Reprint :
June, 2012
Pages :
510
Price :
$ 15.00
Binding : Paperback
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About the Book: |
This book covers the syllabus of all the Indian universities in the subjects Basic Nutrition and Applied Nutrition at undergraduate level. The topics are dealt in detail with particular emphasis to Indian context.
This book gives 2010 revised Recommended Dietary Allowances suggested by Indian Council of Medical Research. In this edition special emphasis is given to dietary fibre, antioxidants and nutrition education and appropriate websites are suggested for all topics. This book can serve as textbook for undergraduates specialising in Food and Nutrition. This book can also be used by postgraduates and students doing paramedical courses. This book would serve as an authoritative and useful reference source for general readers.
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About the Author: |
B. Srilakshmi, M.Sc., M.Ed., M.Phil., is presently working with Indira Gandhi National Open University as Programme-In-Charge for M.Sc. (Dietetics and Food Service Management) course at S.C.S. Kothari Academy for Women, Chennai. After working at National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad under Dr. C. Gopalan and Dr. S.G. Srikantia, she joined as lecturer at S.V.T. College of Home Science, S.N.D.T. University Mumbai. Later when she started working at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai, she realised the need for textbooks in Nutrition related subjects. Her pioneering work 'Dietetics' was published 20 years ago, with six new editions published since then. Her other popular books are 'Dietetics' and 'Food Science' for B.Sc. Food and Nutrition students and 'Human Nutrition' for B.Sc. Nursing students.
Her enthusiasm and willingness to constantly update herself in the subject has made her write best books which are 'student friendly'.
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Contents: |
- Introduction to Nutrition Science
- Recommended Dietary Allowances
- Carbohydrates—Part-I
- Carbohydrates—Part-II: Dietary Fibre
- Lipids
- Energy Balance
- Undernutrition
- Proteins
- Protein Energy Malnutrition
- Macro Minerals
- Micro Minerals—Part-I: Iron
- Micro Minerals—Part-II: Iodine
- Micro Minerals—Part-III: Copper, Fluorine, Zinc and Chromium
- Fat Soluble Vitamin—Part-I: Vitamin A
- Vitamin A Deficiency—Part II : Disorders
- Fat Soluble Vitamins—Part-III: Vitamin D, E and K
- Water Soluble Vitamins—Part-I: Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin
- Water Soluble Vitamins—Part-II: Folic Acid and Vitamin B12
- Water Soluble Vitamins—Part-III: Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin and Vitamin C
- Water and Electrolyte Balance
- Antioxidants
- Assessment of Nutritional Status
- National Nutrition Policy and Programmes
- Role of International and National Agencies in Combating Malnutrition
- Nutrition Education
- Nutrition and Infection
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Audience: |
Home Science,Agriculture,New Releases,Bestsellers,Hotel Management,Food & Nutrition
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