The nutrition of man

"The Nutrition of Man" by Russell H. Chittenden is a scientific exploration of human nutrition from the early 1900s. It examines key bodily processes like digestion and metabolism, aiming to define the nutritional requirements for maintaining human health. The book introduces the core ideas of nutrition, highlighting its importance in growth, cellular repair, and energy provision. Chittenden focuses on proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, explaining their makeup, how they're digested, and their functions within the human body. He starts with the basics of how food is processed, from chewing to the chemical changes in the stomach and intestines so it gives a scientific journey through dietary needs and the effects of different nutrients on the body.