Coverage includes the study of principles of biochemistry and the aspects of nutrition as they impact upon human health - This authoritatively written book offers the readers a thorough understanding of biochemical perspectives to medicine and human illness at the molecular level in nutrients derived from food and their relation to human health and nutrition - Describes blood chemistry and urinalysis to help study the pathological aspects that are an essential part of course contents for the basic Bsc Nursing curriculum - Presents life cycle approach and gives nutritional interventions for various kinds of health care of geriatric stage and mature adults with tips for improving health - Includes flowcharts of physiological and pathological processes. This very user-friendly and easier-to-read book is packed with latest information as per the syllabus of the Nursing Council's recommendations for BSc Nursing Course.

Part 1: Biochemistry : Biochemical Perspective to Medicine -- Chemistry of Carbohydrates -- Chemistry of Lipids -- Amino Acids -- Chemistry of Proteins -- Vitamins -- Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides -- Enzymology -- Digestion and Absorption -- Basic Concepts of Metabolism -- Metabolism of Carbohydrates -- Metabolism of Lipids -- Metabolism of Proteins -- Immunochemistry -- Hormones: Outline Chemistry and Functions -- Blood Chemistry -- Urinalysis -- Renal Function Tests -- Abnormalities of Bilirubin Metabolism Jaundice -- Liver Function Tests 282. Part 2: Nutrition : Food, Nutrition and Health -- Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch and Fiber -- Nutritional Aspects of Fats -- Proteins -- Mineral Metabolism -- Water Metabolism -- Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients -- Food Preservation: Principles and Methods -- Food-borne Diseases -- Food Laws and Food Standards -- Hospital Diets -- Budgeting for Balanced Diet -- Assessment of Nutritional Status -- Role of Nurse in Nutritional Programmes -- Nutrition in Pregnancy -- Nutrition in Infancy -- Menu for Preschool, School Age Children and Adolescents -- Geriatric Nutrition -- Naturopathic Medicine -- Diet Therapy