Address on the Relation of Food to Its Bearing on Medical Practice (Classic Reprint): Delivered Before the British Medical Association, in the Divinity School at Oxford, on the Fifth of August, 1868 - Couverture souple
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How food fuels the body—and how science tests that idea
This historical lecture explores how different foods power the body’s work, heat, and daily activity. It combines physiology with practical observations to explain what our meals really do inside us.
The book examines the links between digestion, energy, and performance. It traces debates about whether nitrogenous or carbohydrate-rich foods supply the forces our muscles need, and it highlights experiments that measure carbonic acid, urea, and other outputs to understand work and heat in the body. A notable section discusses diabetes, illustrating how diet changes affect symptoms and energy.
- How the body uses different foods to produce heat and muscle work
- Evidence from early physiological experiments about digestion and excretion
- Real-world observations, including hospital cases and dietary implications
- A historical view of the science behind nutrition and medical practice
Ideal for readers interested in the history of nutrition science and its practical medical applications.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a scientific treatise on the relationship between food, work, and disease, delving into the connection between nutrient consumption and the body's physical capabilities and vulnerabilities. The author, widely regarded as a pioneer in the field, examines how food consumption influences energy production, examining mechanical, intellectual, and vital work, as well as animal heat. The book also explores the impact of nutritional choices on various diseases, including typhus, cholera, and diabetes. The author argues that a comprehensive understanding of this relationship is crucial for medical practice and disease prevention. This book provides a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between nutrition, health, and well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330408940_0
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Address on the Relation of Food to Its Bearing on Medical Practice Delivered Before the British Medical Association, in the Divinity School at Oxford, on the Fifth of August, 1868 Classic Reprint
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Address on the Relation of Food to Its Bearing on Medical Practice Delivered Before the British Medical Association, in the Divinity School at Oxford, on the Fifth of August, 1868 Classic Reprint
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Address on the Relation of Food to Its Bearing on Medical Practice : Delivered Before the British Medical Association, in the Divinity School at Oxford, on the Fifth of August, 1868 (Classic Reprint)
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