Physiological economy in nutrition, with special reference to the minimal proteid requirement of the healthy man / an experimental study

The author presents a systematic series of controlled human experiments aimed at establishing the minimal proteid (protein) intake required to maintain bodily health and functional efficiency. Methods for regulating diets, measuring metabolic and physical responses, and assessing mental and muscular performance are described, with attention to differing protein sources and customary dietary standards. Findings indicate that adequate health and work capacity can often be preserved with lower protein intake than commonly assumed, and the text discusses physiological economy, experimental limitations, and implications for dietary practice and further research.