Health
Nutrition and physical fitness
Doris Howes Calloway, Lotta Jean Bogert, George M. Briggs
1931·610 pages
A classic nutrition textbook covering nutrients, digestion, metabolism, diet planning, and physical fitness for students.
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A classic nutrition textbook covering nutrients, digestion, metabolism, diet planning, and physical fitness for students.
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Abstract: Basic information about foods and nutrition is presented to help students develop good eating habits and positive health practices. Nutrients, nutrient functions, and food sources of nutrients are described. Food intake and utilization (digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion) are examined. Nervous and endocrine systems which regulate food consumption are discussed. Influences on nutrition (food habits, beliefs, production and marketing practices) are explored. Various aspects...
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will contain mild spoilers
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Violence & gore
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Substance use
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Alcohol addressed in nutritional and health contexts
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Covers food marketing practices and worldwide malnutrition
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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