Provides a complete and reader-friendly introduction to the field making it an ideal companion for students throughout their study of nutrition; This book brings together a range of perspectives in human nutrition and provides information about protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Students on food and catering- related courses will also find this book of relevance. The informed laypersons who are interested to understand more of the nutrition information available in the media will find useful this book.