Food science and nutrition are prominent areas of research and study in context of human health and welfare. This book discusses some of the fundamental concepts related to food science and nutrition such as food intake and absorption, synthesis of nutrients, metabolism, nutritional deficiency, etc. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. The chapters included in this book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.