E-Book of the Week - ABC of Nutrition, 5th ed.

Published Date: 20th July 2026

ABC of Nutrition is a comprehensive guide to nutrition as it relates to the causes, treatment and management of the symptoms and medical conditions frequently met by healthcare professionals. Beginning with a new introduction to principles of nutrition and definitions of terms, this revised and updated fifth edition includes new chapters on nutrition for special populations, such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly, and on the use of products marketed for sports and performance enhancement.

This new edition also features the latest National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines on Nutrition Support for Adults, as well as guidance on Maternal and Child Nutrition. Written by a team of experts with a range of professional perspectives, ABC of Nutrition includes valuable, practical information based on clinical evidence, in an easily accessible way.

This text is available as an e-book, meaning it can be accessed from here https://bit.ly/44XnnB9 at point of care using your MWL NHS OpenAthens account. If you don't have an NHS OpenAthens account you can register for one here https://openathens.nice.org.uk/

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