History and evolution of eating -- The philosophy of health and disease -- The sixteen chemical elements of the human body -- Various foods and how they serve the body -- What foods to eat and what not to eat? -- What foods to eat, considering age, vocation and the condition of the body -- Guide to eating for health -- The various methods of preparing food -- Key to 426 recipes -- The various foods and how to prepare them -- Key to 251 menus -- Foods and their medicinal value -- Introduction to the dietetic treatment of 63 most common and prevalent diseases -- Explanation of general food chart.