??This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated as per the latest advancements. ?? A Comprehensive Compendium on Nutrition has been developed as per the INC syllabus for GNM. ?? Simple and easy-to-understand language has been used to make it a delight to read. ?? Latest nutritional recommendations according to RDA have been added. ?? ICMR guidelines for menu planning have been incorporated. ?? New amendments in food laws have been added to keep students abreast of latest advancements. ?? Sample menu plans for all the categories are covered in tabular format for easy and quick implementation. ?? Student Assignment at the end of each chapter has been given to analyze the reader's progress. ?? Important Annexure with useful information from student's point of view has been included.