An extraordinary book - Rated 
For several years I have been very careful to eat moderate amounts of meat because it seemed to make sense that the concentrated protein could cause serious disease as numerous studies indicated but I was less cautious about eating dairy foods because of their apparently milder character and studies of their link to disease was more equivocal. However, in the first couple of chapters Dr Campbell very quickly completely convinced me of the indisputable link between the consumption of all animal proteins and the development of serious diseases with the result that I immediately stopped eating them and began to stock up with cereals, beans and nuts for my vegan diet.
Dr Campbell's lucid explanation of the mechanisms involved soon enabled me to understand why the consumption of all animal proteins is dangerous. The function of the proteins in milk and eggs is to promote rapid and strong development of cells in the young animal to enable it to grow but such potency is not needed in an adult in whom they can easily facilitate the mutation of normal cells which can, and does, eventually result in heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases and so on. The proteins in meat may be very useful in replacing the proteins that are used up in aggression and violence as in a society where people go out hunting to kill and eat animals or a society which is at war but in our present essentially peaceful modern world where the vast majority of people are not aggressive these meat proteins can have the same effect as the proteins in dairy foods.
It is very disheartening to see the results of the highly effective marketing by the the meat and dairy industries in China where I live since the supermarkets are stacked full of all kinds of meat, raw and processed, and of dairy products, particularly many kinds of sweetened yogurts with the result that incidence of serious diseases is the same as the Western work in some parts of China. In the last few chapters Dr Campbell makes devasting criticisms of not only the food industry but also the scientific community, drug industry, medical profession and Western governments which collude with it. This book certainly lives up to its description as The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted but Dr Campbell presents his evidence and explanation in a very clear, readable way and from time to time mentions his own personal experience which is a refreshing change for a scientist. I can not rate this book more highly.
Raises some good points....... - Rated 
This book was a very interesting read and brings up some very god points. Some aspects of the China study are spot on. Processed of foods are bad for your health, no two ways about it and raw food is good for you. Cooking food in some cases depending on the food and the method can also cause health problems. Eating whole foods is definitely the way to go and eating to government guidelines isn't the best way to eat (as guidelines are influenced by corporate wishes, pharmaceuticals etc but not meat and dairy companies as they are at the top of the pyramid, so should be eaten sparingly)
However there are aspects of the China Study that are flawed. The study makes no differentiation between cooked or raw meat and therefore concludes that all animal foods are harmful. It evaluated 65 observations, where maybe thousands would be adequate (but almost impossible to do). The report lists 6 statistically significant correlations between meat consumption and disease mortality. 4 OF WHICH WERE NEGATIVE, meaning that in most cases as meat consumption INCREASED mortality DECREASED. The results of a study of a particular culture or society may not apply to other cultures. To suggest that all omnivore diets are bad based on this study is a flawed concept. To blame the diseases of western lifestyles that have emerged in the last 100 years on old food humans have been eating forever does not make sense to me. However, milk can be problematic as it is a new food especially if it is pastuerised. This study does not "prove" what the best diet is. You can't get everything the body needs without eating animal foods.
In the history of mankind how many known societies or cultures are/were there that ate a 100% raw and vegan diet? None. That is because ultimately they are concepts of the 20/21st century.
MINDBLOWING: THE CHINA CHINA - Rated
Thought provoking, challenging, contrarian. This hard hitting book is a must read if you value your health, and are confused by the myriad of differering, conflicting views. 50 years of knowledge, from a man who is a giant in his field, condensed into a few hours reading. I believe the contents as are life changing and enhancing.
A special gift to you, your family, your friends.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ. - Rated
This is an amazing book.If I could give it 6 stars I would. I have just ordered a copy for myself, having finished reading the one from the library.
I have always been interested in the link between health and diet and for several years was vegetarian.I eventually gave up, my family insisted on meat and I became tired of cooking two meals each evening. Milk and cheese too was included, as I and my family were convinced it was needed in our diet. We had been told so.It was a valuable source of calcium and calcium was needed for strong bones.
I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Why, when I eat and do everything I should?? So I started reading again. This book is a huge eye opener. I couldn t put it down and finished it in two days. I feel clearer about what I should eat for general health, no "diet" plan for Osteoporosis or Cancer but for every ill that we suffer from and the outcome- better health. I have explained to my family that I am now a vegan, and as they are concerned about me they respect my wishes. Of course the first question was, what about calcium?! And then protein, what about meat??
READ THIS BOOK, for yourself and your family. Make up your own mind.
The China Study - Rated
An Excellent book. Absolute must for any one concerned about their health and how to prevent future problems.
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