The manual of dietetic practice is the bestselling title in the nutrition and dietetics list. first published in 1988, the book is published on behalf of the british dietetic association; the uk governing body for dietitians. the book has grown from and been developed throughout its lifecycle to cover the principles of dietetics across its whole range; as such, it is in part structured around the dietetics curriculum (which assists heavy adoption potential) but is also seen as the go-to reference for practicing dietitians.the structure of this new edition has been completely reworked to make information easier to find, and is now divided in two parts: general topics, covering professional practice issues and nutritional basics; and clinical dietetic practice, which makes up the majority of the volume and covers nutrition support and dietetic practice in individual areas of disease, from respiratory and renal disorders to mental health and palliative care.