Abstract: A reference text for students in practical and vocational nursing, dietetic technology, dental technology, and other health-related fields features 27 case studies to illustrate the principles of nutrition for disease therapy and health maintenance. About half of the cases apply to situations frequently encountered in normal nutrition; the remainder apply to pathological conditions that are commonly seen, requiring diet therapy. Each case description and accompanying study questions are designed to offer different real-life applications. Six ancillary reference data tables, common abbreviations, and a glossary are appended. Guidelines, illustrations, and literature citations are given throughout the text.