1. Food, Nutrition, and Health 2. Carbohydrates 3. Protein and Amino Acids 4. Fats, Oils, and Lipids 5. Energy Metabolism, Energy Balance and Body Weight 6. Vitamins 7. Minerals 8. Water, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance 9. Recommended Dietary Allowances and Dietary Guidelines 10. Food Exchange 11. Nutrition and Dietary Considerationsat Different Life Stages 12. Nutrition in Deficiency Disorders and Some Diet-related Diseases 13. Assessment of Nutritional Status 14. Ensuring Food and Nutritional Security: New Technologies 15. New Horizons in Nutrition 16. Nutrition and Health Significance of Food Ingredients 17. Nutritional Implications of Food Processing and Packaging Appendices Index