Enhances knowledge and skills to promote better health outcomes and prevention of diseases. Designed to suit the Indian Nursing Council requirements for both B.Sc Nursing and Post-basic B.Sc nursing programs. Covers applied nutrition and dietetics syllabus for B.Sc Nursing and Nutrition and Dietetics syllabus and Postbasic B.Sc Nursing prescribed by INC 2021. Revised RDA (2020) is included in all required chapters. Revised RDA tables given for nutrient intake will be useful for nurses and dieticians in planning a balanced diet. Colored illustrations are used for better understanding. Adequate tables, figures, and diagrams are included which will help to understand the concept better. Detailed description of nutrition and food requirements for different age groups is provided. Sample menu given for all age groups will emphasize the adoption of a healthy diet. Healthy recipes suitable for different age groups are given for practical reference. Therapeutic diets help to develop skills essential for nursing professionals for proper patient care. Chapter-end questions and Question bank provided will help students in self-evaluation of their knowledge. Nutritive value of common foods is given for reference. Glossary has been included.