Master the scientific basis of nutrition and metabolism with this essential textbook. Explore nutrient metabolism, diet-health interactions, and key biochemical principles. This guide clearly explains nutritional requirements, malnutrition, and updated topics like the gut microbiome and epigenetics. It provides a strong foundation for interpreting advances in health sciences. An indispensable resource for nutrition, dietetics, medicine, and public health students and professionals in India seeking a deep understanding of dietary science.