This book has been designed keeping in mind the syllabus formulated by Indian Nursing Council for B.sc Nursing students . It can be even used by other paramedic professionals for competitive knowledge on nutrition topics. The book covers important questions and their answers to prepare the students for Nursing examinations. Additional information related to any nutrients or disease has been given in boxes. This book will help the students to plan diets for the patients accurately with the help of given scientific principles involved in planning a nutritionally balanced diet. Questions have been included to kindle the curiosity and thinking of the user , while ensuring understanding of the content . It covers aspects of Basic Nutrition , Food Sciences And Therapeutic Nutrition exhaustively. the language has been kept simple and lucid for the students. Latest information from NFHS-IV ( 2015-2016) and Indian Food Composition Table (2017) has been incorporated in the book.