The second edition of this highly regarded introductory textbook covers all aspects of nutrition, including nutritional epidemiology, social aspects of nutrition and the microbiological safety of food. It focuses on the role of diet in causing and preventing chronic diseases and in the maintenance of good health, and this is emphasized by a new section on 'health promotion theory'.

 

This is the book of choice for first year nutrition students, dieticians undertaking the nutrition components of their course, and students undertaking nutrition modules as part of broader scientific or professional courese.

Geoff Webb is at University of East London.