Vitamins and the Choice of Food (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This insightful and historical book unveils the fascinating topic of vitamins and their profound impact on our health. It delves into the captivating stories behind the discovery of the three essential vitamins A, B, and C, highlighting their role in preventing the devastating diseases of rickets, beriberi, and scurvy. The author takes us on a journey through centuries of medical exploration and experimentation, tracing the evolution of our understanding of these vital nutrients. Along the way, we encounter the groundbreaking work of pioneers such as Dr. R. H. A. Plimmer, whose seminal lectures marked the dawn of biochemical research into vitamins. This compelling book not only provides a comprehensive account of the history of vitamins but also explores the latest scientific understanding of their properties, distribution, and essential qualities. It challenges the misconception that all vitamins are interchangeable, emphasizing the distinct and irreplaceable functions of each in maintaining our well-being. By delving into the historical context of vitamin deficiencies, the author sheds light on how dietary changes throughout history have shaped human health and longevity. This book is a captivating read for anyone interested in nutrition, history of medicine, or the remarkable story of how vitamins have transformed our understanding of health and disease. By unraveling the complexities of vitamins, the author provides a profound appreciation of their profound significance in shaping human history and empowering us to lead healthier lives. 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.…
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- Title
- Vitamins and the Choice of Food (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Violet G. Plimmer, R. H. A. Plimmer
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1333545274
- ISBN 13
- 9781333545277
- Seller catalogs
- Health and Fitness
AT the present time so much interest is taken in vitamins that a short account embodying the evidence in support of the need of these substances in nutrition will, it is felt, be of some service, and may in particular assist those who are responsible for the feeding of infants or for the selection of food in schools and other large communities.
The subject of accessory food-factors (vitamins) has a special significance, as it marks the entry of biochemical research into the problems of health and growth. Chemical formulae as yet play no part. The small quantity in which these factors occur in the food-stuffs makes the isolation of the chemically pure substances from the com plex chemical mixture, as it exists in nature, a very difficult problem. While the chemical nature of these substances is unknown, for the purposes of nutrition and health the investigator must carry on his work with the undetermined quantity which is present in agiven food. It is known that some food-stuffs contain, and others do not contain, vitamins; and that faults in the diet are the cause of several diseases and of much ill-health.
Three lectures on vitamins were given by Dr. R. H. A. Plimmer at the Marischal College, Aberdeen, in the summer of 1920. Further lectures were given to suit the needs of special audiences, and numerous requests were received for a written account suitable for the general reader. This short summary has therefore been written in the hope that it may fulfil this purpose.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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