Chapter IV

Quantity of Fat 35
Case in Java 36
Appearance of the Obese 37
Pallor 38
Varicose Veins 40
Somnolence 41
Effects of Exercise 43
Pre-disposition to Fat 44
Intestinal Tract 46
Composition of Fat 47
Chemistry of Fat 48
Experimental Feeding 50
Effects of Fluids 51
Nitrogenous Food 52
Carnivora 53
Hippopotamus 54
Whale Tribe 55
Insufficient Exercise 56
Active Exercise 57
Jail Prisoners 58
Carbon of Plants 59

CHAPTER V.

Treatment of Obesity 60
Delarding 61
Compulsory Abstinence 62
Use of Acids 63
Use of Iodine 64
Similarity of Fat and Water 65
Alkalis 66
Bi-Carbonate of Soda 67
Alkalis alone not sufficient 68
Increased Tone 69