Dietetics Simplified: The Use of Foods in Health and Disease by L. Jean Bogert is a comprehensive guide to understanding the role of nutrition in maintaining good health and preventing and treating diseases. The book provides a simplified overview of the principles of dietetics, including the basic nutrients required for optimal health, the role of vitamins and minerals in the body, and the importance of a balanced diet.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the principles of nutrition, including the functions of nutrients, the digestive process, and the factors that influence food choices. The second part of the book focuses on the use of foods in the prevention and treatment of specific diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.Each chapter of the book includes clear explanations, practical tips, and real-world examples to help readers understand the material and apply it to their own lives. The book also includes helpful charts and tables that summarize key information, as well as recipes and meal plans that illustrate how to incorporate healthy foods into one's diet.Overall, Dietetics Simplified is an accessible and informative guide to the role of nutrition in maintaining good health and preventing and treating diseases. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a student of nutrition, or simply someone interested in improving your health through diet, this book is an essential resource.With A Laboratory Section.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.