Foods; nutrition and digestion by Susanna Cocroft

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Author Cocroft, Susanna, 1862-1940
LoC No. 12010793
Title Foods; nutrition and digestion
Edition 2nd edition.
Original Publication Chicago: Physical culture extension society, 1912.
Series Title Know thyself series
Note Fourth edition published under title: What to eat and when.
Credits Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Foods; Nutrition and Digestion" by Susanna Cocroft is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of food's role in nutrition and digestion, emphasizing the importance of proper dietary choices for maintaining health. Cocroft draws from various scientific disciplines, including chemistry and physiology, to support her ideas on the effective use of food for body maintenance and overall vitality. At the start of the book, the author outlines the critical relationship between food intake and health, stating that understanding nutrition is vital for individuals, particularly homemakers, to create appropriate diets tailored to specific bodily needs. Cocroft elaborates on how the body utilizes food to form blood, maintain energy levels, and support various physiological processes. She emphasizes the importance of developing healthy eating habits and comprehending how different foods impact digestion and overall well-being. The introduction sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of food values, digestion, and nutrient assimilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
Subject Food
Subject Nutrition
Subject Digestion
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EBook-No. 71988
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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