Nutritional Science and Clinical Dietetics

The second edition of the guide presents modern issues of healthy, therapeutic nutrition, food quality, and safety. The theoretical aspects of nutritional science include the characteristics of energy, protein, lipid, and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as the metabolism of vitamins,... macro- and micronutrients.

The guide discusses the dietary needs of adults, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, preschool and school-aged children, the elderly, athletes, and others. Special attention is given to non-pharmacological treatment (diet therapy) of various diseases, including those related to nutrition. The guide reflects the current state of the problem of food quality and safety.

The edition is intended for therapists, dietitians, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, hygienists, epidemiologists, and other specialists, as well as senior medical students, interns, residents, and doctoral candidates.