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.