The Nutrition practical manual is a well designed book for undergraduate students of nutrition. The contents of the manual is well thought, sequentially arranged and written in easy language. The first edition of the manual is divided into 3 parts. Part I of the manual deals with Basic Nutrition, consisting of knowledge of equipments, sources of macro and micro nutrient with their functions, reading of labels and other important concepts. Part II, Nutrition for Life span consist of knowledge on diet plans for infant, adolescence, pregnant and lactating mother. The part III deals with Therapeutic Nutrition which covers the practical aspect of modification and planning of diet for patients on nutrition therapy. This manual will not only provide the most current nutrition guidelines/ research but also the tools and guidelines that can be applied in daily practice.