Violet Plimmer (53 results)

Condition: New. pp. 233 Illus.

Condition: New. pp. 233.

Condition: New. pp. 233.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Vitamins and the Choice of Food. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. 1948. Reprinted. 190 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over brown cloth boards with lettering. Contains colour illustrations. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Lettering is clear. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking.…

Condition: New.

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Preface to eighth edition. Summary of prefaces to earlier editions. 1. Civilisation and the changes it has made in the food supply. 2. The composition and purpose of food. 3. The quantity of food. 4. Protein. 5. Mineral salts and water. 6. The discovery of vitamins. 7. Vitamin C and scurvy the need for fresh fruits and vegetables. 8. Vitamin B or B1 and Beri Beri the need for whole cereals. 9. Pellagra and PP factor. Vitamin B2 or G. 10. Vitamin a and the effects of its deficiency. 11. Rickets vitamin D and ultra violet light. 12. Vitamin E. 13. Common errors in the everyday diet. 14. Diet in special cases. Index. The present book entitled Food Health and Vitamins is marvellous effort by the author in the field of nutrition health and wellness. It is specially intended for the students of health education and its related fields physical education and sports. In this way the present study will prove very handy and useful for the students of physical education sports and health education and its related fields dieticians physicians physical educators etc. 233 pp.…

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Ex School Book, Wear to edges and corners of dustjacket, edges chipped, ripped, creased and worn, some pieces missing, surface worn, Underjacket in good condition, some wear to edges and corners, Corners a little bumped, Top and bottom of spine a little bumped, Internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear.…

Hardcover. Second edition. 94, [1] pp. + 26 charts printed in colors at rear, color frontispiece chart and 8 monochrome charts in the text, small octavo, beige cloth with titles printed in black. A scientific analysis of the body's nutritional requirements for health. Color coded charts show how to select and combine different foods to achieve optimum nutrition. Light wear to edges of covers, else very good in moderately worn jacket.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Original Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. Third impression, in the first year of publication. 80 pp. of advice during wartime.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Card covers, 66 pages : folded color frontispiece, diagrams ; 19 cm. Some fading to upper edge of rear cover, some sporadic foxing marks o/w a very clean copy in good condition. [Food - Diet - Hygiene. e929 / m11662.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This insightful and historical book unveils the fascinating topic of vitamins and their profound impact on our health. It delves into the captivating stories behind the discovery of the three essential vitamins A, B, and C, highlighting their role in preventing the devastating diseases of rickets, beriberi, and scurvy. The author takes us on a journey through centuries of medical exploration and experimentation, tracing the evolution of our understanding of these vital nutrients. Along the way, we encounter the groundbreaking work of pioneers such as Dr. R. H. A. Plimmer, whose seminal lectures marked the dawn of biochemical research into vitamins. This compelling book not only provides a comprehensive account of the history of vitamins but also explores the latest scientific understanding of their properties, distribution, and essential qualities. It challenges the misconception that all vitamins are interchangeable, emphasizing the distinct and irreplaceable functions of each in maintaining our well-being. By delving into the historical context of vitamin deficiencies, the author sheds light on how dietary changes throughout history have shaped human health and longevity. This book is a captivating read for anyone interested in nutrition, history of medicine, or the remarkable story of how vitamins have transformed our understanding of health and disease. By unraveling the complexities of vitamins, the author provides a profound appreciation of their profound significance in shaping human history and empowering us to lead healthier lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 7th Edition. 178 pages in very good ocndition. Pages have some light pencil marks in the margins. Some black and white illustrations throughout. A colour fold-out chart opposite the title page. Front endpaper is smudged and stained. bound in brown cloth with black titles. Lightly worn around the edges, bumped on the corners. 7th edition. VG/- -. Book.…