How diet shapes health and daily life, with practical guidance you can use today.
This nonfiction work draws on early 20th‑century lectures to explain what food is, where it comes from, and how it powers the body. It lays out the idea that a mixed diet—combining animal and vegetable foods—supports growth, energy, and the faculties. The text also introduces the idea that protein is essential for building tissues, while carbohydrates and fats supply heat and energy for daily activity. It connects scientific thinking about calories to everyday eating, and shows how different diet patterns fit different bodies and needs.
- Learn how the body uses proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to fuel life and health.
- See how caloric values are measured and how they guide everyday food choices.
- Discover how dietary approaches adapt to stomach and digestion issues, from normal digestion to more specialized cases.
- Understand why gradual diet changes can matter more than abrupt shifts in eating habits.
Ideal for readers of medical, nutrition, and health texts who want clear, historically grounded guidance on diet, energy, and nutrition.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive treatise on dietetics, proposing a radical departure from long-held theories about diet and nutrition. The author argues that it is a harmful misconception to starve patients during acute illnesses like typhoid fever or dyspepsia, and that nourishment is essential for recovery. Instead, he recommends a measured intake of liquid foods, gradually transitioning to solid foods, while accounting for febrile conditions and specific dietary needs. The author also advocates against overly restrictive diets for chronic illnesses, suggesting instead a nuanced approach that accommodates both the patient's nutritional needs and the functional state of their digestive system. This book's innovative perspective on diet challenges conventional wisdom, redefining the role of nutrition in both acute and chronic health conditions. 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 9781333354640_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333354640
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333354640
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 166 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.35 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333354649
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