
Transcriber's Note
PREFACE TO SECOND REVISED EDITION
PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION
CHAPTER I FOOD
CHAPTER II THE FUEL VALUE OF FOOD
CHAPTER III THE FOOD REQUIREMENTS OF THE BODY
SECTION II LABORATORY OR DIET KITCHEN WORK
CHAPTER IV METHODS OF FEEDING IN NORMAL AND ABNORMAL CONDITIONS
CHAPTER V FOOD MATERIALS AND THEIR PREPARATION
CHAPTER VI INFANT FOODS AND FORMULAS USED IN ABNORMAL CONDITIONS - Formulas Used In Feeding Infants - Whey
This practical guide introduces nurses to the fundamentals of nutrition, framing food as a cornerstone of health and recovery. Written for both classroom study and bedside application, it explains where foods come from, how their composition supports the body, and why proper diet is essential for preventing illness. Clear explanations and concise tables help readers quickly grasp key concepts, while real‑world examples show how to translate theory into patient care.
The text also emphasizes collaborative practice, urging nurses to work closely with physicians, dietitians, and families to foster lasting healthy habits. Its project‑based teaching style encourages critical thinking, prompting students to apply scientific facts to everyday situations. Throughout, the author offers straightforward guidance that integrates nutrition with broader nursing knowledge, making the material both accessible and immediately useful for modern healthcare settings.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (850K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-08-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A pioneering dietitian and teacher, this early 20th-century writer helped shape how nurses learned about food, health, and patient care. Her books brought practical nutrition into hospital training and stayed influential through many later editions.
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