A History Of Nutrition: The Sequence Of Ideas In Nutrition Investigations

By Elmer Verner McCollum

Book Overview

""A History of Nutrition: The Sequence of Ideas in Nutrition Investigations"" by Elmer Verner McCollum is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of nutritional science. The book traces the history of nutrition from ancient times to the modern era, highlighting key discoveries and influential figures in the field.McCollum's work is organized chronologically, beginning with early ideas about the role of food in health and disease. He then moves on to discuss the development of modern nutritional science, including the discovery of essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals, and the role of nutrition in preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.Throughout the book, McCollum emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry and experimentation in advancing our understanding of nutrition. He also examines the social and political factors that have shaped the field of nutrition, including the influence of industry and government on research and policy.Overall, ""A History of Nutrition"" provides a fascinating and detailed account of the evolution of nutritional science, offering insights into the complex interplay between science, society, and politics in shaping our understanding of food and health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258484943
• ISBN13: 9781258484941
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"