The Metabolism and Energy Transformations of Healthy Man During Rest

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This pioneering study of human metabolism and energy transformations is an essential resource for researchers in nutrition, physiology, and medicine. Based on a series of carefully controlled experiments, Benedict and Carpenter's work provides detailed measurements and analyses of the metabolic rates, oxygen consumption, and energy expenditure of healthy men at rest. The book's insights into the fundamental principles of human metabolism have had a lasting impact on the development of modern dietetics and nutrition science.