THE HYGIENE OF THE DINING ROOM 



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KINDS OF ACTIVITY 



CALORIES PER POUND PER HOUR 



Sleeping . . 

 Sitting quietly 

 Standing 



Light exercise 

 Moderate exercise 

 Active exercise . 

 Severe exercise . 



5 

 .6 



75 



i 



1.25-1.5 

 1-75-2 

 3 or more 



The number of calories needed by persons under varying 

 conditions of activity has been closely determined, and 

 there is quite general agreement on the essentials for 

 the heat requirements. This is shown in the following table. 



DAILY CALORIE REQUIREMENTS 

 For Adults 



For Boys and Girls 



A person may find his calorie requirement by multiplying 

 his weight by the appropriate figure in the above table. 

 Women usually require less than men because they weigh 

 less and perform less vigorous work. 



