Laboratory Tests for the Assessment of Nutritional Status

Abstract

The book, "Laboratory Tests for the Assessment of Nutritional Status" is a timely publication in the sense, day by day improved techniques are becoming available for use in the assessment of nutritional status and upto date knowledge in this respect is very essential. The book provides appropriate guidelines for the interpretation of energy, nutritional data with reference to vitamins, minerals and protein which is bound to be of great use for nutritionists. Suitable illustrations have been included all through. Inclusion of individual methodoloy would have been a welcoming idea. The book would be of great use to nutritionists and medical people.