Abstract: "The Nutrition Desk Reference" is a six-part reference book for doctors, dietitians, and other health professionals. It begins with an introduction to dietary factors, discussing both the macro- and micronutrients. Selected topics in vitamin and mineral research are presented, including discussion on the use of nutritional supplements. Nutrition, as it plays its role in cancer and cardiovascular disease, is discussed along with the risk factors associated with these diseases. Dietary recommendations are given as dietary goals in Part V of the book. Finally, drug and nutrient interactions are presented, including the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Eighteen figures and 28 tables are included. (lsp).