Diet in relation to age & activity : with hints concerning habits conducive to longevity / by Sir Henry Thompson.

  • Thompson, Henry, Sir, 1820-1904.
Date:
1903
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Credit: Diet in relation to age & activity : with hints concerning habits conducive to longevity / by Sir Henry Thompson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS PART I CHAPTER I Alcohol and Evils of Improper Feeding — Cause of Chronic Disease in Advancing Years—Vegetari- anism—Food in Early Years—Result of Over- feeding in Middle Life—P&ti de foie gras and its Lessons — Reduced Activity, less Nutriment re- quired—Advertised Nostrums—Nutritious Drink— Artificial Teeth . , , . pp, 13-54 CHAPTER II Cornaro’s Writing and Experience—Reserve Force in Health—Training for Athletic’Exploits—Difference in Constitutions and Circumstances — Value of Light Dietary to Brain-workers—Force of Habit— Flesh Diet adopted too Early in Life—Indigestion —No Food “Wholesome in itself” — Closing Remarks to Part I. . . . pp. 55-85