Physiological economy in nutrition, with special reference to the minimal proteid requirement of the healthy man an experimental study

"Physiological Economy in Nutrition" by Russell H. Chittenden is an exploration into the science of nutrition and its effects on human health. The book challenges common beliefs about diet at the time of its writing, especially the amount of protein that people must consume to be healthy. Chittenden utilizes experimental work to push for new, more efficient dietary standards, setting the stage for a discussion about the importance of nutrition for both the body and mind. He also puts existing dietary rules under a microscope, finding them to be inconsistent. Historical data combined with personal experimentation are leveraged to show the advantageous results of decreasing protein consumption. This research ignites a vital debate about eating habits and makes readers question what they know about nutrition.