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"The Physiology of Digestion Considered with Relation to the Principles of Dietetics" by Andrew Combe is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work thoroughly explores the physiological processes involved in digestion and correlates them with dietary practices, aiming to inform readers about the mechanisms of the human digestive system and how to maintain optimum health through proper nutrition. The opening of the text establishes the foundation of the author's
exploration into digestion and dietetics. It begins with a comprehensive introduction that addresses the significance of understanding human nutrition in relation to digestion, emphasizing that the laws governing these processes are critical to maintaining health and preventing disease. Combe outlines his intent to provide detailed knowledge aimed at both medical professionals and general readers, ultimately arguing that a better grasp of digestion can lead to improved health outcomes. He discusses the nature of appetite as a natural guide to eating and stresses the importance of adapting dietary habits based on individual needs and conditions, setting the stage for a deeper examination of the physiological principles that support these ideas throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Combe, Andrew, 1797-1847 |
|---|---|
| Title | The physiology of digestion considered with relation to the principles of dietetics |
| Edition | 2nd edition, revised and enlarged. |
| Original Publication | London: Maclachlan and Stewart, 1836. |
| Credits | Bryan Ness, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 37.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QP: Science: Physiology |
| Subject | Diet |
| Subject | Digestion |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72451 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72451-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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