Diet and Health; With Key to the Calories by Lulu Hunt Peters

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Author Peters, Lulu Hunt, 1873-1930
Title Diet and Health; With Key to the Calories
Note Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Rick Niles, John Hagerson, Charlie Kirschner and the
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Summary "Diet and Health; With Key to the Calories" by Lulu Hunt Peters is a health and diet guide written in the early 20th century. It focuses on educating readers about weight management, providing insights and practical advice on both gaining and losing weight through dietary choices and exercise. The book is aimed particularly at those struggling with overweight issues while also addressing the concerns of individuals looking to gain weight in a healthy manner. The opening of the text introduces the author's apologetic and somewhat humorous tone, establishing her intent to offer practical dietary advice while hinting at the multifaceted nature of weight management. Peters explains the complexity of food knowledge as crucial for anyone wishing to address their weight, whether they seek to lose or gain it. Readers are informed about a simple formula to calculate ideal weight based on height, as well as the importance of understanding calories—setting the stage for a more in-depth exploration of diet and nutrition. Overall, the beginning illustrates Peters' candid style and her determination to provide useful insights for readers, engaging them in discussions about health and wellness in a humorous yet informative way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
Subject Diet
Category Text
EBook-No. 15069
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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