02166cam a22003253u 4500 63264 UtSlPG 20260610134446.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RM Abel, Barbara Down the Scale or Up... Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-22 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Down the Scale or Up..." by Barbara Abel is a health and nutrition guide focusing on diet and weight management, published in the mid-20th century. The book appears to have been written around the late 1930s to the late 1940s, a time when societal standards of beauty and health were evolving, particularly for women. The aim of the book is to provide practical advice for women seeking to either lose weight or gain it in a healthy manner. The book takes a conversational approach, addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of dieting while emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition. It presents the idea that both overweight and underweight individuals have challenges related to their respective body types. It encourages readers to consult medical professionals and to adopt a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals, while also providing sample menus and calorie guidelines. Ultimately, Abel seeks to demystify dieting and instill a sense of empowerment in readers, advocating for sustained, healthy choices rather than fad diets or quick fixes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Weight loss Weight gain Bauer, W. W. (William Waldo), 1892-1967 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63264 104088 104088