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Proportion of nitrogenous to carbonaceous elements in various foods. 



The quantities of some of the familiar foods which must be 

 consumed daily in order that the required amount of protein 

 may be obtained are shown below. The table gives warrant for 

 the assertion that one whose dietary consists almost wholly of 

 fruits, vegetables, white bread, tea and coffee can hope to gain 

 but little more than enough nutrition to keep body and soul to- 

 gether. 



Amounts of various foods necessary to furnish the proper daily 

 amount of albuminous elements. 



Lean meat 



Eggs 



Peas 



Oatmeal 



Baker's bread 



Wheat flour (fine) 



Graham flour 



Indian meal 



Rye meal 



Rice 



Potatoes. 

 Grapes... 



Ounces. 



15.6 



21.2 



11.2 



23.6 



36.7 



27.5 



25.5 



26.3 



37.1 



Poimds. 



3.0 



8.8 



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Apples . . . 

 Peaches . 

 Plums .. . 

 Cherries . 

 Carrots . 

 Turnips. . 

 Cabbage. 

 Parsnips. 



Milk 

 Beer 



Pounds. 



99!4 



50.0 



99 1 /* 



22.0 



15.0 



16.0 



22.0 



18.0 

 Pints. 



4.5 

 185.0 



Tea— Over 2 l A lbs. dried leaves or 192 pints 

 of strong infusion. 



Coffee— About 3 lbs. of dried berries. 



