This book has been written to provide community nurses with basic and topical practical information on various aspects of nutrition, to help in the provision of comprehensive dietary advice and information. It discusses healthy eating and nutrition and includes an overview of current healthy eating guidelines, dietary reference values and basic information on macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. It explains the role of different nutrients and describes their relationship in promoting health and it outlines the differing needs and health concerns of various groups in the population,...