Thus, while Price's most rigorous findings were those falling within his
field of specialty, oral health and dental deformities, Price also made a compelling case that the «physical degeneration» associated with modern refined foods is much broader in scope, and that adequate nutrition beginning with the prenatal nutrition of the parents and continuing through development and adulthood is one of the most importance defenses we have
against disease, and one of the most important bulwarks we have to support
vibrant health.