This compendium provides information on 26 popular vegetables. Each chapter deals with one vegetable, divided into five subsections viz. basic information about the vegetable, its nutritional content, health benefits of the vegetable, aspects relating to its avoidance in various health conditions, and recipes made using the vegetable to show how easily it can be included in our daily diet.

Mother and child health forms a major thrust area of public health. Nationwide surveys have revealed a wide prevalence of malnutrition among mothers and children, mainly belonging to the underprivileged sections of society. The book discusses in-depth the nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating mothers, infants and pre-school aged children. Several types of low-cost nutritious recipes are described in the book after thoroughly testing these foods in the community for acceptability and tolerance. It is hoped that this low priced informative book will serve the dual purpose of training the health personnel and educating the average Indian housewife in ensuring better health for herself and her child.

Over 200 rice and wheat-based sweets and savories, commonly eaten in northern, southern, eastern and western regions of India are covered in this book. The details pertaining to cooking methods and nutritive value of these recipes will help housewives to plan healthy menus for the family and also assist in formulating nutritious school lunches and community feeding programmes. Hostels, restaurants and cafeterias can take a few dietary tips from this book.

After carefully studying the local traditions and eating habits of the community, many inexpensive and nutritious recipes have been worked out at the institute to suit people of different regions. This booklet discusses the principles governing the formulation of these recipes and lists out several food supplements for infants and young children. Most of these recipes are based on coarse cereals, legumes and other locally available foods. This low priced booklet will help mothers to plan healthy diets for their children in the most economical way.

Appropriate dietary control facilitates better clinical management of several diseases. This book provides information on several dietetics related aspects including balanced diet, diet for pregnant & lactating woman and diet low in sodium, calories, fat, protein and other nutrients. In addition, exchange list (vegetable exchange, fruit exchange, cereal exchange, etc.,) is also provided to enable more variety in the diet and also to formulate new diets.

These two booklets provide diet-based information to assist in the formulation of nutritious snacks and mid-day meals for school going children of both northern and southern regions of the country. Ingredients used in the preparation of these recipes are inexpensive and method of cooking described is simple. These two low priced booklets will help in strengthening the school meal programmes operational in some parts of the country.

These two booklets provide diet-based information to assist in the formulation of nutritious snacks and mid-day meals for school going children of both northern and southern regions of the country. Ingredients used in the preparation of these recipes are inexpensive and method of cooking described is simple. These two low priced booklets will help in strengthening the school meal programmes operational in some parts of the country.

Fruits, along with vegetables, form a treasure-trove of nutrients. Though a variety of fruits are grown and consumed in the country, the prevalence of micronutrient malnutrition is alarmingly high among people. This book contains wealth of information on the nutritional aspects of several popular fruits including amla, papaya, guava, sapota, seetaphal and many others. A section of the book has been devoted to a range of lip smacking fruit-based recipes

This book is of immense practical value to practicing dieticians and to those health conscious people who love to count calories before eating. It is always a challenge to make recipes both nutritious as well as tasty. This book provides information on different methods of cooking and on protein, carbohydrate, fat and mineral contents of each of these recipes. A glossary of terms commonly used in food preparations is also presented. The book helps the research workers too in the calculation of the nutrient content of diets of people.

Old aged people comprise a significant chunk of Indian population today. Their number keeps steadily increasing as a direct consequence of increased life expectancy. Health and nutritional problems also affect the lives of the elderly. This booklet provides information on several Easy-to-cook and Ready-to-eat nutritional recipes, which require minimum cooking time. The booklet also contains information on the nature of ageing process, nutrient requirement and dietary sources of nutrients.

Dietary management of diabetes is one of the most effective ways of controlling the disease. This beautifully illustrated book educates general public on various aspects of diabetes including its types, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, prevention and dietary management. All you wanted to know about food exchange system, glycemic index, model diets, exercise regimen, insulin and other oral drugs, use of alcohol and artificial sweetners and therapeutic effect of fenugreek (methi) seeds are found in this book which is an information storehouse on diabetes.

Diet plays a vital role in the prevention of heart disease. This book provides in-depth information on several factors relating to heart health. Structure and function of heart, types of heart diseases, dietary and non-dietary prescription for a healthy heart, nutritive value some commonly eaten foods, heart-healthy recipes are some major aspects covered in this well illustrated book. This book written in simple, non-technical style is highly recommended for both the students of food and nutrition as well as the general public.

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Mother and child health forms a major thrust area of public health. Nationwide surveys have revealed a wide prevalence of malnutrition among mothers and children, mainly belonging to the underprivileged sections of society. The book discusses in-depth the nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating mothers, infants and pre-school aged children. Several types of low-cost nutritious recipes are described in the book after thoroughly testing these foods in the community for acceptability and tolerance. It is hoped that this low priced informative book will serve the dual purpose of training the health personnel and educating the average Indian housewife in ensuring better health for herself and her child.

After carefully studying the local traditions and eating habits of the community, many inexpensive and nutritious recipes have been worked out at the institute to suit people of different regions. This booklet discusses the principles governing the formulation of these recipes and lists out several food supplements for infants and young children. Most of these recipes are based on coarse cereals, legumes and other locally available foods. This low priced booklet will help mothers to plan healthy diets for their children in the most economical way.

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