A handbook of invalid cooking : for the use of nurses in training, nurses in…
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"A Handbook of Invalid Cooking" by Mary A. Boland is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a guide for nurses in training and those caring for the sick, focusing on the principles of nutrition, the properties of different food types, and providing recipes for suitable dishes for patients. It is designed to educate its readers on the importance of proper nourishment and food preparation in
promoting health and recovery. The opening of the handbook outlines its purpose and structure, emphasizing the need for knowledge in the areas of hygiene, chemistry, and proper food preparation for nurses. Boland introduces the significance of cleanliness, the role of food in the healing process, and the basic principles of nutrition that nurses should understand to effectively care for their patients. The text also highlights the importance of various food elements, such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, and sets the stage for more detailed dietary guidelines and practical recipes in subsequent sections. Overall, it provides a foundational view of the relationship between food, health, and the meticulous care required in the nursing profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Boland, Mary A., 1852-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04017761 |
| Title | A handbook of invalid cooking : for the use of nurses in training, nurses in private practice, and others who care for the sick |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology |
| Subject | Cooking for the sick |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54568 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54568-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 844 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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