Encyclopedia of Diet: A Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 1 by Eugene Christian
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"Encyclopedia of Diet: A Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 1" by Eugene Christian is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the complex interrelations between human nutrition, the chemistry of food, and overall health. It aims to provide readers with an understanding of how proper dietary choices can significantly impact both physical well-being and longevity. The opening of the work presents a compelling argument for
the vital role of food in human health, emphasizing that many physical ailments can be traced directly to improper eating habits. Christian outlines the importance of aligning one's diet with the natural needs of the body, referencing the symbiotic relationship between food chemistry and physiological processes. He further argues that the causes of many diseases stem from "superacidity" resulting from poor dietary practices, suggesting that a return to natural dietary principles can facilitate healing and enhance vitality. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of nutrition and health that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Christian, Eugene, 1860-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Encyclopedia of Diet: A Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology |
| Subject | Food |
| Subject | Diet |
| Subject | Diet in disease |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46511 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46511-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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