Nutrition is the science of understanding and studying the relation of food substances to the growth, health, maintenance, reproduction, etc. of the body. It also includes the study of assimilation, absorption, excretion, biosynthesis, food intake and catabolism. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to nutrition and the different diseases caused because of the lack of proper diet. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of nutrition. It aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.