Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public by William Banting
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"Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public" by William Banting is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This book provides an account of Banting's personal struggle with obesity and outlines his experiences, ultimately advocating for a specific dietary regimen that he claims effectively reduced his weight. The work offers insights into the condition of corpulence, its societal perceptions, and its management, reflecting the growing interest in health and nutrition during
that time. In the book, Banting shares his journey through decades of unsuccessful attempts to lose weight through various medical recommendations and treatments, leading to continued frustration with his obesity. His breakthrough came when he adopted a low-carbohydrate diet devised by a medical adviser, emphasizing the avoidance of starchy and saccharine foods. Banting documents his weight changes and overall health improvements, detailing the specific foods included in his new regimen. He presents his findings not just as a personal success story but as a means to help others suffering from similar issues, urging them to take control of their health through informed dietary choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Banting, William, 1797-1878 |
|---|---|
| Title | Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public |
| Credits |
Produced by David E. Brown 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: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Obesity |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57545 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 803 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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