William Banting

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Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

In his pioneering work, "Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public," William Banting presents an insightful and accessible discourse on the subject of obesity and its health implications. Written in 1863, this seminal text employs a clear and straightforward literary style, mirroring the pamphleteering trends of the Victorian era. Banting meticulously discusses the causes of corpulence, critiques contemporary dietary practices, and proposes a low-carbohydrate regimen, thus laying the groundwork for modern dietary theories. His blend of personal experience and empirical observations situates the text within the broader context of 19th-century medical literature, reflecting growing public concerns about health and wellness in the face of industrialization and urbanization. William Banting was a funeral director whose own struggles with weight loss prompted him to investigate the relationship between diet and health. The practical solutions he discovered not only transformed his life but also resonated with contemporaneous societal notions of self-control and healthfulness. His well-articulated case garnered wide attention, indicating a pivotal moment in the discourse surrounding obesity and nutrition during an age of burgeoning medical understanding. "Letter on Corpulence" is highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand the historical foundations of dietary practices and the evolution of obesity treatment. Banting's clear arguments and practical advice remain relevant, making this work an essential read for health professionals, historians, and lay readers alike.

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Autor

William Banting (c.1796-1878) was a notable English undertaker who gained fame for his dietary approach to combating obesity. His prominence in dietetics stemmed from the personal success outlined in his 1863 publication, 'Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public,' which is often considered one of the earliest dieting books in the Western world. In it, Banting describes the dietary regimen that led to his significant weight loss, advocating for reduced intake of sugar, starch, beer, and milk while emphasizing the importance of protein and some vegetables. Banting's account was pioneering for its time, preceding the low-carbohydrate diets that would become prominent over a century later. His last name even entered the English language as a verb, 'to bant,' meaning to diet. While not a medical professional, Banting's empirical approach documented an effective method for weight loss, making his book pivotal as a historical precursor to the modern understanding of diet and nutrition. The simplicity and accessibility of his writing allowed his work to resonate with the Victorian audience, thus securing his place in the literary and health fields as an early influencer of public opinion on dietary matters.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028219468
• Artikelnr.: 64380336