A sound knowledge of biochemistry is necessary for understanding the pathophysiology of disease, its diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Since the nursing community works closely in association with clinicians in patient care, it is important for them to be aware of the biochemical aspects of human diseases. Textbook of Biochemistry for Nurses including nutrition has been designed to cater to the needs of the nursing students. It is an effort to present biochemistry for nurses including certain topics of nutrition in simple and understandable form. This book is useful for first year B.Sc. nursing and PCBSc nursing students and paramedical courses. Table of Contents Cell and Cell Membrane Acids, Bases, and Buffers Chemistry of Proteins Tissue Proteins Chemistry of Carbohydrates Lipids Digestion and Absorption Intermediary Metabolism Carbohydrate Metabolism Lipid Metabolism Protein Metabolism Heme Immunoglobulins Nucleic Acids Protein Biosynthesis Acid-Base and Water Electrolyte Balance Renal Function Tests Specimen Collection Vitamins Mineral Metabolism History of Nutrition; Nutritional Problems in India; National Nutrition Policy; Factors that affect the Nutritional Status Toxins in Food; Medical Value of Food, Food Adulteration, Food Standards, Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Malnutrition Food Groups; Energy Requirement and Balanced Diet; Dietary Principles in Diseases Condition; Nutritional Education Appendices Index
