Management of Non-Communicable Diseases and Nutrition

Description

Managing Non-Communicable Diseases and Nutrition focuses on one of the most critical health challenges of the modern era—the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and chronic respiratory disorders. It highlights the global shift from infectious diseases to lifestyle-related conditions and emphasizes the urgent need for preventive and management strategies. The book provides a clear and comprehensive understanding of the causes, risk factors, and progression of NCDs. It strongly underscores the vital role of nutrition as a practical and effective tool in preventing and managing these diseases. By promoting balanced diets and healthy lifestyle choices, it aims to improve overall health outcomes and quality of life. Designed for a diverse audience, the book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, academicians, and healthcare professionals. It also offers insightful guidance for entrepreneurs in the health and wellness sector, encouraging innovative solutions to tackle public health challenges. Overall, the book advocates a proactive approach to health, empowering readers with knowledge to prevent diseases and adopt healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.

About the Author

Dr. Ajanta Nayak, M.Sc.Ph.D., is an accomplished academician with over two decades of experience in teaching and research across diverse areas of Home Science, including Food & Nutrition, Textile & Extension Education. Her primary research interests lie in community nutrition, textiles, and tribal studies. Dr. Nayak had received the prestigious 73rd Kumudini Memorial Award in 2023 by Bigyan Prachar Samiti of Odisha and was also honored with the Young Scientist Award by the Nutrition Society of India in 2008. She has authored and edited 12 no. of books and published numerous articles in national and international journals. Her previous publication, “Causes & Management of Nutritional Deficiency Disorders,” a Scopus-indexed publication by IGI Global reflects the global collaboration among the academicians, researchers, nutritionist and health professionals worldwide. The book authored by her ‘’Conventional Textile Crafts of India”, was felicitated and showcased in Bharat Text Expo organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India on 14th Feb 2025. Her latest work, “Understanding Fashion: Clothing, Aesthetics and Cultural Expression”, delves into how fashion reflects identity, creativity, and culture, bridging the gap between clothing and cultural significance. Currently, she serves as the Head, PG Department of Home Science at Shailabala Autonomous Women’s College, Cuttack, Odisha, India. She is actively engaged in community outreach through teaching and fieldwork.
Mr. Sourav Bhattacharjee, Development professional and research scholar with NIT, Rourkela Sourav’s journey in public health nutrition spans over two decades, beginning with efforts to strengthen rural livelihoods and health programs, where his interventions reduced child malnutrition and led to successful models being scaled across multiple districts. His leadership of large-scale maternal and child nutrition programs has translated strategy into action, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, coordinated across government departments, and guided teams to deliver measurable impact on child survival and nutrition outcomes. His expertise includes program design, policy advocacy, emergency nutrition response, and data-driven monitoring, integrating community engagement, systems innovation, and capacity building to implement resilient, scalable interventions. Currently, Sourav is a research scholar in the Department of Humanities at NIT Rourkela.

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