02181cam a22003253u 4500 46511 UtSlPG 20260610134052.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RM Christian, Eugene, 1860-1930 Encyclopedia of Diet: A Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-08-05 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Encyclopedia of Diet: A Treatise on the Food Question, Vol. 1" by Eugene Christian is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the complex interrelations between human nutrition, the chemistry of food, and overall health. It aims to provide readers with an understanding of how proper dietary choices can significantly impact both physical well-being and longevity. The opening of the work presents a compelling argument for the vital role of food in human health, emphasizing that many physical ailments can be traced directly to improper eating habits. Christian outlines the importance of aligning one's diet with the natural needs of the body, referencing the symbiotic relationship between food chemistry and physiological processes. He further argues that the causes of many diseases stem from "superacidity" resulting from poor dietary practices, suggesting that a return to natural dietary principles can facilitate healing and enhance vitality. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of nutrition and health that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Food Diet Diet in disease https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46511 87350 87350