The Effects of Inanition and Malnutrition Upon Growth and Structure (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Jackson, Clarence Martin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0364704608 ISBN 13 : 9780364704608

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How starvation alters growth and body structure, from gut to gland
This nonfiction work compiles systematic observations on how inanition and malnutrition reshape the developing and adult body. It surveys changes in the digestive tract and related organs, highlighting how underfeeding can alter intestinal structure, gland activity, and overall growth.

In clear, accessible terms, the book traces the sequence from early nutritional deficits to measurable anatomical and physiological effects. It draws on historical and contemporary findings to explain how limited food intake can affect organ weight, tissue composition, and maturation.

• Key shifts in the intestines and digestive tract during total or partial starvation


• How malnutrition influences organs such as the thymus and thyroid


• Patterns of growth retardation and the body's adaptive responses


• Considerations of age, recovery, and refeeding in malnourished subjects

Ideal for readers seeking a concise, evidence-based overview of malnutrition’s physical impact and its implications for growth and health.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0364704608
• ISBN 13: 9780364704608
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 632
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