FOODS NUTKITION. 879 



The composition of food from horse chestnuts (^sculus hippocastanum ) , E. 



Laves {J'lian)i. Cndralhallc, 42 {1901), pp. 333-S36; abs. in Ztschr. Untermch. iVahr. 

 v. flcniiHxmtl., 5 {1902), No. S, p. 8(>9). — The composition is reported of horse chest- 

 luits after extraction with ah'oliol. 



Chemistry of confectioners' materials and processes, W. .lA(i() {.lour. Soc. 

 Arts, 50 {1901), No. 2562, pp. 93-101; 50 {1902), No.^. 2563, pp. 106-115; 2564, pp. 

 118-128; 2.565, pp. 134-142). — In these lectures, which were delivered before the 

 Society of Arts, the chemistry of the materials employed by confectioners is dis- 

 cussed, as well as the chemistry of the changes such materials undergo in cooking 

 and related topics. 



Sugar in the diet of man, L. Grandeau {Rev. Gen. Agron. [Lourain], 11 {1902), 

 No. 6, pj). 316-322). — In an article quoted from Bui. Assoc. Chim. Sucr. et. Distill. 

 the value of sugar as a source of energy is discussed. 



Diet in relation to age and activity. Sir Henry Thompson {London <nul New 

 York: Frederick Warne & Co., 1902, pp. 134, pi- 1)- — The first part of this volume is 

 a reprint of the author's earlier work on the subject; the second part contains a 

 detailed discussion of the diet suited to persons of advanced age. The author l)elieves 

 that in a large measure each person must learn by careful observation the dietwdiich 

 is suited to his individual needs, but in all cases recommends extreme moderation. 

 He believes that simple foods are most desirable for the aged and that animal food 

 should be eaten in great moderation, fish, poultry, and game being preferable to meats. 



Dietaries in public institutions, W. ( ). Atwatek ( U. S. Dept. Agr. Yearbook 1901, 

 PJ). 393-408). — The general pr()l)hMii of feeding la rg(; groups of persons under more 

 or less uniform conditions is discussed and results of the author's dietary investiga- 

 tions in the New York State hospitals for the insane are quoted. 



The physiology of nutrition, H. P. Armsby {Agr. Ediicatiim, 4 {1901), No. 2, 

 pp. 33-35). — A general discussion. 



Food and energy, II. P. Armsby {Peunsylvauiu State Dept. Agr. ]t]>t. 1901, [it. 1, 

 pp. 670-679). — A discussion of nutrition from the standpoint of thei'uio dynamics. 



Theory and practice of infant feeding, with notes on development, H. D. 

 Chapin {New York: William Wood d: Co., 1902, pp. XII -r 326, Jiejs. 57).— The food 

 requirements of infants are discussed, as well as the charac^teristics of milk and other 

 feeding stuffs suited to infants, methods of feeding, and related topics. The author 

 states that special attention is devoted to the discussion of milk in relation to its 

 influence on the development of the digestive tract of the young animal. In dis- 

 cussions of milk American authorities have been cited, as the author designs his work 

 especially for American readers. It is worthy of note that the author has made 

 extended use of the investigations and publications of the I". S. Department of Agri- 

 culture and the agricultural experiment stations. 



The feeding of infants, J. E. Winters {New York: E. J'. Dattoit. & Co., 1901, pp. 

 ]'J/I-\- 47) . — The food requirements of infants is discussed and directions given for 

 modifying milk at home. 



Concerning temperature regulation in newborn infants, E. Babak (Arcli. 

 I'liysiol. [Pfi'igerl, 89 {1902), No. 3-4, pp. 154-177). — Experiments are reported in 

 which calorimetric measurements and determinations of the respiratory quotient 

 were made. A bibliography is included. 



Second annual report of the State Food Commissioner of Illinois {Illinois 

 state Food Com. Rpt. 1901, pp. 258, Jigs. 8). — In addition to the usual legal and statis- 

 tical matter, the author reports analyses ot a number of samples of cocoa and cocoa 

 products, milk, honey, sirup, jams, jellies, vinegar, etc. 



Sixteenth annual report of the Ohio Dairy and Food Commissioner ( Oliio 

 State Dairg and Food Com. J!j>t. inoi, pp. 129). — This volume contains the usual legal 

 and statistical matter. 



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