Applied Nutrition and Dietetics for Nurses
- 3rd Edition - June 12, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Sreemathy Venkatraman
- Language: English
The third edition of this book has been extensively revised and expanded in accordance with thelatest guidelines of the Indian Nursing Council (INC). It provides compre… Read more
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Description
Description
The third edition of this book has been extensively revised and expanded in accordance with the
latest guidelines of the Indian Nursing Council (INC). It provides comprehensive coverage of both the
fundamental and applied aspects of nutrition, with a strong focus on clinical relevance and practical
application. This edition is designed to meet the needs of B.Sc. Nursing students, practising nurses
in hospital and community settings, students of nutrition and dietetics, and clinical dietitians, making
it a versatile and valuable resource for both academic learning and professional practice.
Key features
Key features
Significant expansion of content with enhanced depth and clarity across all chapters.
Thorough revision of core chapters includes Balanced Diet, Nutritional Deficiency Disorders,
Therapeutic Diets, and Food Safety, and aligned with INC curriculum.
Inclusion of updated scientific guidelines and evidence-based practices.
Strengthened focus on application-based learning and clinical nutrition.
Improved integration of nutrition in disease prevention and management.
Simplified methods for calculating nutrient requirements across different age groups.
Enhanced coverage of the role of nurses in nutritional care.
480 Multiple Choice Questions at the end of book to evaluate the level of understanding and
memory recall of the students.
Practical section enriched with clinically relevant insights and easy-to-follow dietary applications.
Past years solved question papers to aid exam preparation and answer-writing skills.
Additional Features at eBooks+
Complimentary access to eBook and PPTs.
Access to additional solved question papers for comprehensive exam preparation.
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Introduction
2 Carbohydrates and Energy
3 Proteins
4 Fats
5 Vitamins
6 Minerals
7 Balanced Diet
8 Water and Electrolyte Balance
9 Nutritional Deficiency Disorders
10 Therapeutic Diets
11 Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients
12 Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Education, National
Nutritional Programmes and Role of Nurses
13 Food Safety Multiple Choice Questions
PART B PRACTICALS AND APPENDICES Practicals
1 Clear Liquids
2 Full Liquids
3 Semisolids
4 Soft Diet
5 Weaning or Complementary Foods Appendices
1. Nutritive Value
2. Calorific values of Nuts, Salads and Fruits
3. Approximate Energy Values of Common Indian Cooked
Preparations
4. Hospital Diet Composition Based on Energy Requirements
5. Sample Hospital Meal Distribution
PART C SOLVED QUESTION PAPERS
Solved Question Paper 2018
Solved Question Paper 2019
Solved Question Paper 2020
Solved Question Paper 2021
Solved Question Paper 2022 Solved Question Bank MGR University 2023–2025
Solved University Question Paper WBUHS 2023
Solved Question Paper RUHS 2023–2024
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: June 19, 2026
- Language: English