Experiments On the Metabolism of Matter and Energy in the Human Body, 1898-1900

Book excerpt: This groundbreaking work explores the processes by which food is converted into energy in the human body. Based on years of meticulous experimentation, Atwater's research remains a classic in the field of nutritional science. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the science of nutrition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.