The catechism of health / selected from the German of Dr. Faust and considerably improved by Dr. Gregory, of Edinburgh ; published for the use of the citizens of the United States : at the recommendation of Dr. Rush, of Philadelphia ; and Dr. Williamson, of North-Carolina, now residing in New-York, &c.

  • Faust, Bernhard Christoph, 1755-1842.
Date:
1798
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Credit: The catechism of health / selected from the German of Dr. Faust and considerably improved by Dr. Gregory, of Edinburgh ; published for the use of the citizens of the United States : at the recommendation of Dr. Rush, of Philadelphia ; and Dr. Williamson, of North-Carolina, now residing in New-York, &c. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    J^, 146. Is it fufficient that man keep his body clean ? A. No. He mud alio keep his clothes clean and all that is about him ; his apart- ments, beds, and furniture : and they ought alfo to be be kept in order. Q 147. What benefit doth the whole family derive from iuch order and cleanli- n is ? A. It tends to preferve their health ; makes all work ealy, and renders life joy- ous and happy. IX. Of Food. i£ 148. \V HY doth man eat ? ' A. To fatisfy the cravings of hunger, to preferve life, and to nouiifn the body. js>. 149. What kind of food doth man generally partake of ? A. Bread, vegetables, fruit, milk, fiih, and meat.