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Chronic condition is a disease condition that develops slowly and persists over a long period. These conditions can originate due to various environmental, genetic, behavioral and physiological factors. A chronic condition is often used for describing health conditions like physical impairments, diseases, syndromes, and disabilities. Some of the common chronic diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. Risk factors of these conditions include metabolic imbalance, poor lifestyle, and improper diet and nutrition. In some cases, social factors like race, education level, and socioeconomic status may also act as major risk factors. The management and treatment of chronic conditions require nutritional and dietary interventions. Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing chronic diseases, particularly because for most chronic conditions, diet is a modifiable risk factor. The topics included in this book on the role of nutrition in chronic conditions are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language, and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.