Publisher's Synopsis
Prepared according to BSc nursing 1st year syllabus of nutrition, this book combines a theoretical, practical and ethical knowledge of nutrition essential for nursing. This book will be helpful for the BSc nursing and GNM students to understand nutrition's macro and micro nutrients, BMR, BMI, food values, food component, balanced diet, cooking methods, preservation and storage of food, role of nurse and nutrition programme. It also includes diet plans in various acute and chronic diseases which will be helpful for students both in theory and practical practice. This book presents topics in a simple, effective and extensive manner for the ease of understanding by nursing students.