(1) Modern Theories of Diet and their Bearing upon Practical Dietetics (2) Principles of Human Nutrition: a Study in Practical Dietetics (3) Milk and the Public Health (4) Probleme der physiologischen und pathologischen Chemie

Abstract

(I) DR. BRYCE has written a very readable treatise, in which the principles of diet are explained in a simple way. The early chapters on metabolism deal with the subject from the physiological point of view, but those that follow discuss the matter from the practical aspect, and will doubtless attract more attention. Among other subjects discussed are the various “fads” current at the present day, such as Chittendenism, Fletcherism, vegetarianism, the “no breakfast” and fasting cures. Each of these is examined in its turn in the cold light of scientific knowledge. Each may have its special value in certain cases. Dr. Bryce is not an extremist either way; his main theme is, however, to urge greater simplicity in diet than is at present practised by well-to-do people, and his attitude towards those who-believe in Chittenden's views or are vegetarians, is distinctly sympathetic.

(1) Modern Theories of Diet and their Bearing upon Practical Dietetics.

By Dr. Alexander Bryce. Pp. xv + 368. (London: Edward Arnold, 1912.) Price 7s. 6d. net.

(2) Principles of Human Nutrition: a Study in Practical Dietetics.

By W. H. Jordan. Pp. xxi + 450. (New York: the Macmillan Company; London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., 1912.) Price 7s. 6d. net.

(3) Milk and the Public Health.

By Dr. William G. Savage. Pp. xviiii + 459. (London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., 1912.) Price 10s. net.

(4) Probleme der physiologischen und pathologischen Chemie.

By Prof. Dr. Otto von Fürth. 1. BandGewebschemieâ. Pp. xv + 634. (Leipzig: F. C. W. Vogel, 1912.) Price 16 marks.