Metabolism And Growth From Birth To Puberty (1921)

By Francis Gano Benedict and Fritz Bradley Talbot

Book Overview

Metabolism And Growth From Birth To Puberty is a book written by Francis Gano Benedict and published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the metabolic and growth processes that occur in human beings from birth to puberty. It covers a wide range of topics including the role of nutrition, hormones, and genetics in growth and development, the impact of environmental factors such as exercise and sleep on metabolism, and the effects of disease and injury on growth.Benedict's work is significant because it was one of the first attempts to systematically study the metabolic and growth processes in children. The book draws on a wealth of scientific research and presents the findings in a clear and accessible manner. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of human growth and development, including physicians, researchers, and parents.Overall, Metabolism And Growth From Birth To Puberty is an important historical work that sheds light on the complex processes that shape human growth and development. It remains a relevant and informative resource for anyone interested in this fascinating area of study.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165424126
• ISBN13: 9781165424122
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"