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On the Principles and Exact Conditions to Be Observed in the Artificial Foods; And the Diseases Which Arise From Faults of Diet in Early Life: A Series of Lectures Delivered in the Post Graduate Cours - Hardcover

Walter Butler Cheadle

 
9780265242230: On the Principles and Exact Conditions to Be Observed in the Artificial Foods; And the Diseases Which Arise From Faults of Diet in Early Life: A Series of Lectures Delivered in the Post Graduate Cours

Synopsis

Essential guidance on feeding infants safely and well.

This historical medical work compiles a series of lectures on artificial feeding and the diseases tied to early diet. Readers will find practical discussion of how to balance nutrients, manage digestion, and prevent common feeding problems in infancy.

With a clear focus on real‑world care, the text covers how to prepare and evaluate different milk formulas, the role of antiscorbutic elements, and the use of various foods to support growth. It also addresses common disorders caused by diet, such as dyspepsia, gastro‑intestinal issues, and nutritional conditions like rickets and scurvy, offering guidance that remains relevant for understanding early‑life nutrition.

  • Foundational principles for composing infant foods and setting proper proportions
  • How to handle cow’s milk, sterilised milk, and alternative milk preparations
  • Practical recipes and preparations, from milk mixtures to meat juices and cereals
  • Approaches to feeding disorders, digestion, and nutrition‑related diseases in young children

Ideal for readers of medical history, caregivers, and students seeking a window into early 20th‑century thinking about infant nutrition and the prevention of diet‑related illness.

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