The aim of this text has been and remains the same?to provide students with a wide range of basic principles and practices in the subject area, thus enabling them to apply their knowledge efficiently?be it at home, in the food industry, hospitality or health care sector, and provide safe, wholesome, and quality food without harming the environment. The contents have been designed to empower the food handler ? the homemaker, chef, or the food business operator to select, store, prepare and package safe, wholesome and appetizing meals for all be it the home, restaurant or institutional set-up. It is an invaluable asset to anyone handling food.