ISBN: 9781333248321 - essentials of diet: or hints on food, in health and disease (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers valuable nutritional guidance for maintaining health and well-being, from sickness to recovery. The author stresses the importance of understanding food and diet to ensure a healthy body. The author provides dietetic rules and insights into various food groups, including animal and vegetable sources, liquids, and how to prepare food for maximum benefit. They acknowledge that individual needs vary, but provide general principles to guide readers in their dietary choices. The book highlights the significance of nitrogenous and non-nitrogenous foods and their role in tissue maintenance, heat generation, and energy production. It explores the properties of different foods, such as the benefits of animal protein and the importance of vegetable nutrients. The author also emphasizes the impact of food on digestion and assimilation, explaining the processes involved in breaking down and utilizing nutrients. They provide dietary recommendations for specific conditions, such as fever and chronic illness, demonstrating how food can play a therapeutic role in recovery. This comprehensive guide empowers readers with a deeper understanding of food and its impact on their health, enabling them to make informed dietary choices that support their 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.…