02294cam a22003133u 4500 69439 UtSlPG 20260610134615.0 m cr n 260607r2022||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QP Chittenden, R. H. (Russell Henry), 1856-1943 Physiological economy in nutrition, with special reference to the minimal proteid requirement of the healthy man : an experimental study Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-28 Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Physiological Economy in Nutrition" by Russell H. Chittenden is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the principles of nutrition, specifically investigating the minimal proteid (protein) requirements for healthy individuals. The author argues for a reevaluation of widely accepted dietary standards, aiming to establish a more efficient approach to nutrition that could enhance overall health and well-being. The opening of the book lays a foundational understanding of the significance of nutrition in maintaining physical and mental health. Chittenden discusses the existing dietary standards and their inconsistencies, sharing observations from experiments aimed at determining the true physiological needs for proteid food. He emphasizes the potential benefits of reducing proteid intake without compromising health, supported by historical data and personal experimentation. The author’s insights spark a critical discourse on dietary habits, challenging conventional wisdom and inviting readers to reconsider their understanding of nutrition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Nutrition Metabolism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69439 110227 110227