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100 1 _aCombe, Andrew,
_d1797-1847
245 1 4 _aThe physiology of digestion considered with relation to the principles of dietetics
250 _a2nd edition, revised and enlarged.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-18
508 _aBryan Ness, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Physiology of Digestion Considered with Relation to the Principles of Dietetics" by Andrew Combe is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work thoroughly explores the physiological processes involved in digestion and correlates them with dietary practices, aiming to inform readers about the mechanisms of the human digestive system and how to maintain optimum health through proper nutrition. The opening of the text establishes the foundation of the author's exploration into digestion and dietetics. It begins with a comprehensive introduction that addresses the significance of understanding human nutrition in relation to digestion, emphasizing that the laws governing these processes are critical to maintaining health and preventing disease. Combe outlines his intent to provide detailed knowledge aimed at both medical professionals and general readers, ultimately arguing that a better grasp of digestion can lead to improved health outcomes. He discusses the nature of appetite as a natural guide to eating and stresses the importance of adapting dietary habits based on individual needs and conditions, setting the stage for a deeper examination of the physiological principles that support these ideas throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Maclachlan and Stewart, 1836
653 _aDiet
653 _aDigestion
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72451
999 _c113176
_d113176