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100 1 _aBenson, C. O.
_q(Charles Oren),
_d1906-1974
245 1 0 _aCorrection of underweight and overweight by exercise
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aLittle blue book ; no. 1479
500 _aRelease date is 2025-12-16
508 _aTim Miller, chenzw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _aCorrection of underweight and overweight by exercise by C. O. Benson is a practical health and fitness guide written in the early 20th century. It outlines how to manage body weight through exercise, supported by diet and sensible daily habits. The book opens by warning of the health risks of excess weight and identifies common causes such as sedentary living and overeating, with brief mention of glandular issues. It rejects “reducing drugs,” urging medical examination, a structured diet, persistence, and regular exercise instead. Benson gives clear food guidance (avoid concentrated fats, sugars, and starches; prefer bulky vegetables, lean meats, and regular meals; no snacking, especially candy) and hygiene routines (daily bowel movement, baths, and brisk walking). A detailed weeklong calisthenics schedule follows, plus a set of general exercises to burn fat safely. The second part addresses underweight, distinguishing normal from pathological cases, listing causes (poor habits, digestive issues, worry, late hours), and recommending rest, nourishing diets (milk and vegetables), fresh air, sun baths, massage, light exercise without fatigue, and good posture. It concludes with special, gentle exercises designed to stimulate appetite, improve circulation, and support gradual, healthy weight gain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cGirard: Haldeman-Julius Publications, 1929
653 _aWeight loss
653 _aAppetite disorders
700 1 _aHaldeman-Julius, E.
_q(Emanuel),
_d1888-1951
830 0 _aLittle blue book ; no. 1479
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/77477
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_d118197