CATTLE. 



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Comparative Nutritive Value of Cheese and Some Other 

 Staple Food Materials. 



Cheese is one of the richest of foods in the quantity of pro- 

 tein, and fat that it contains. Cheese like meat, fish and eggs 

 must be used in combination with other foods to form a well 

 balanced meal. 



The following tables prepared by the United States Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture show the relative value of certain foods : . 

 (Compiled on basis of prices in 1912). 



Amounts of protein and energy obtained for 10 cents ex- 

 pended for cheese and other foods at certain assumed prices per 

 pound. 



PROBLEMS. 



1. Find the difference in market value between one dozen eggs and a 

 pound of cheese. 



2. Find the difference in the amount of protein and energy in 10 

 cents worth of porterhouse steak and 10 cents worth of cheese. 



3. What is the difference in fuel value between an ounce of cheese 

 and a pint of milk? 



4. W'hat is the difference between the number of calories in one 

 pound of wheat bread and the number of calories in one pound of 

 cheese? 



