PHYSICAL FITNESS
“ If the average individual,” por out the ‘ Western Mail ’ (Englaru “ would be as scrupulously careful his selection of the most nutritive fo< for himself and his family as he is feeding his dog for the show ring his greyhound for a race - he woi soon attain a higher standard of hea and vigour. Unfortunately too f persons give serious thought to ' foundations of good health until tl begin to lose it. They neglect the nj foods and also physical training ni the doctor prescribes them. No < desires to see a nation of valetudi’ rians or hypochondriacs. Faddin about ■ health may become almost disease, and too much concern pas easily into an obsession. But there less risk in such extreme solicit! than in indifference or peristence habits of diet and living that are plai inimical to a high standard of perso fitness.”
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Evening Star, Issue 22542, 9 January 1937, Page 2
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143PHYSICAL FITNESS Evening Star, Issue 22542, 9 January 1937, Page 2
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