Height and nutrition

Harris, Bernard (2000) Height and nutrition. In, Kiple, Kenneth F. and Ornelas, Kriemhild Coneè (eds.) The Cambridge World History of Food. New York and Cambridge. Cambridge University Press, pp. 1427-1438.

Abstract

An undertaking without parallel or precedent, this monumental two-volume work encapsulates much of what is known of the history of food and nutrition. It constitutes a vast and essential chapter in the history of human health and culture. Ranging from the eating habits of our prehistoric ancestors to food-related policy issues we face today, this work covers the full spectrum of foods that have been hunted, gathered, cultivated, and domesticated; their nutritional makeup and uses; and their impact on cultures and demography. It offers a geographical perspective on the history and culture of food and drink and takes up subjects from food fads, prejudices, and taboos to questions of food toxins, additives, labeling, and entitlements. It culminates in a dictionary that identifies and sketches out brief histories of plant foods mentioned in the text - over 1,000 in all - and additionally supplies thousands of common names and synonyms for those foods.
¿ Covers the full spectrum of foods that are hunted, gathered, cultivated, and domesticated, including their nutritional makeup and cultural/demographic impact ¿ Provides comprehensive, detailed coverage; entries feature bibliographical citations ¿ Culminates in a dictionary that identifies and gives brief histories of over 1,000 plant foods and supplies their common names and synonyms

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