The Older, The Less Weight
	What is significant about this 'new' approach-which has been shown to be far from a Johnny-come-lately into weight control theory-is that it will reduce those who have trimmed down their calories until they couldn't stand it any more, only to find that their waist-lines haven't trimmed down at all. For these people, carbohydrate control can be not merely a way of taking off a few pounds, but the foundation of a whole new philosophy of eating which may make it easy for them to maintain their own best weight, and a well-nourished body, for the rest of their lives. Again, remember: in extreme cases the answer to overweight may be metabolic or glandular, and should be discovered and handled by your doctor. But if your metabolism registers within normal range, and no glandular imbalance shows up, current nutritional thinking offers you this hope: it is possible that your body does not utilize its food-specifically, its carbohydrates-in the 'normal' manner. Food is accepted into the body as protein, fat, or carbohydrate. Protein, which derives its name from a Greek word meaning 'of first importance', is literally that-the fundamental nutrient without which no animal can survive. It is involved in the structure of every cell of the body. It builds and maintains body tissues, contributes to the formation of antibodies that resist infection, and performs other complex functions, some of which have only lately come under investigation. Protein varies in quality. We derive most of our prime protein supply from animal foods like meat, fish, poultry and eggs, and milk and milk products. Certain beans and nuts supply it, as to a lesser degree do vegetables. As more of the world opens up for study, there appears to be growing evidence that where protein is derived more from plants than from animals, people tend to be smaller than they are in places where good quality protein is plentiful. For example, Orientals, who must satisfy their food needs largely with grains and cereals, are, as a group, far smaller than Australians and New Zealanders, who consume a quantity of meat enormous even by American standards. Whatever other factors may be involved, it is certain that diet to some extent accounts for such physical differences. Next: The Significance Of The New Approach