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Lectures on Dietetics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Max Einhorn

 
9780484660198: Lectures on Dietetics (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how diet shapes health and disease with clear, practical guidance.

This book presents foundational ideas about what to eat, why nutrients matter, and how diet can support medical treatment. Drawing on early 20th‑century perspectives, it explains how proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins work in the body, and why a balanced, mixed diet is often best for overall development and well‑being. The author also surveys how diet changes in specific conditions, from diabetes to kidney disease, and outlines approaches doctors use to tailor nourishment to patients.

  • Learn the basic principles of diet and nutrition, and how energy and tissues are built from food.
  • Understand how different foods contribute protein, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins, and why protein is essential.
  • See how diet is considered in managing illnesses like diabetes, kidney conditions, and digestive disorders.
  • Get a sense of practical dietary strategies, including meal planning and the role of fasting, liquids, and specialized regimens.
Ideal for readers of medical history and those seeking a grounded overview of diet’s role in health and disease.

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