6th edition, reprinted with minor corrections. viii, 80pp, lightly illustrated with charts and tables etc, stapled booklet in limp card covers (covers a little worn, lightly rubbed at edges, rounded on corners, reading crease, a little soiled on verso). Previous owner's name and address on half title page, hint of page toning and a few signs of fingering, central signature loose but present, generally clean. An introduction of the study of nutrition, this booklet provides overview of this history of nutrition, nutrients in food, food energy values, metabolic rates, energy use in the body, recommended nutrition intakes, digestion, cooking and preparing balanced meals etc. Fascinating insight into Government's position on nutrition and guidance for recommended food intakes, 1960s style. Tall 8vo.
