What was the observation made by a doctor in the English navy in 1754? In 1754, a doctor in the English navy observed that sailors who ate more ci...

What was the observation made by a doctor in the English navy in 1754?

In 1754, a doctor in the English navy observed that sailors who ate more citrus fruits and vegetables did not present symptoms of scurvy.
The doctor ordered all sailors to consume lemon juice every day.