Limitations and cautions
Dietetics is a field of study that deals with the science of nutrition and its application to human health. The term "dietetics" comes from the Greek word "dietē," which means "way of life." Dietetics involves the study of the nutrients in foods, their digestion, absorption, and utilization by the body.
Srilakshmi detail how standard diets are modified to treat specific conditions:
: Covers life-cycle nutrition (infants to elderly) and therapeutic diets for conditions like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders. Recent Editions : Newer editions (e.g., 8th Edition) include updated ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)