History Dieting

william banting, popularized 1 of first weight loss diets in 19th century.

one of first dietitians english doctor george cheyne. himself tremendously overweight , eat large quantities of rich food , drink. began meatless diet, taking milk , vegetables, , regained health. began publicly recommending diet suffering obesity. in 1724, wrote essay of health , long life, in advises exercise , fresh air , avoiding luxury foods.

the scottish military surgeon, john rollo, published notes of diabetic case in 1797. described benefits of meat diet suffering diabetes, basing recommendation on matthew dobson s discovery of glycosuria in diabetes mellitus. means of dobson s testing procedure (for glucose in urine) rollo worked out diet had success called type 2 diabetes.

the first popular diet banting , named after english undertaker william banting. in 1863, wrote booklet called letter on corpulence, addressed public, contained particular plan diet had followed. own diet 4 meals per day, consisting of meat, greens, fruits, , dry wine. emphasis on avoiding sugar, sweet foods, starch, beer, milk , butter. banting’s pamphlet popular years come, , used model modern diets. pamphlet s popularity such question bant? referred method, , dieting in general. booklet remains in print of 2007.

the first weight-loss book promote calorie counting, , first weight-loss book become bestseller, 1918 diet , health: key calories american physician , columnist lulu hunt peters.