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AGRICULTURE FOR BEGINNERS 



WHAT THESE COMPOUNDS DO IN THE BODY 



Protein 



1. Builds flesh, bone, blood, 

 internal organs, hair, and milk. 



2. It may be used to make fat. 



3. It may be used for heat. 



4. It may be used to produce 

 energy. 



Ca rbohydrates 



1 . To furnish body heat. 



2. To furnish energy. 



3. To make fat. 



Fat 



1. To furnish body heat. 



2. To furnish energy. 



3. To furnish body fat. 



Mineral Matter 



To furnish mineral matter for 

 the bones in the body. 



Water 

 To supply water in the body. 



AVERAGE DIGESTIBLE NUTRIENTS IN AMERICAN 

 FEEDING STUFFS 



