Dietetics. Textbook

This textbook is intended for students of medical, pediatric, and medical-preventive faculties who study issues related to promoting a healthy lifestyle, preventing chronic non-infectious diseases, including diet-related ones, rational nutrition, therapeutic nutrition for various diseases, and the organization and control of food services. The textbook can also be used in the training of residents and dietetic nurses. It reflects modern concepts of nutrition, provides detailed descriptions of basic concepts related to proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and offers comprehensive methodologies for therapeutic nutrition in various diseases with an analysis of pathogenetic mechanisms. All theoretical and practical aspects are described from the perspective of modern scientific research by domestic and foreign authors, and normative documents applicable in the territory of the Russian Federation are also provided. The textbook includes tables, diagrams, and practical examples to facilitate better understanding of the material.