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The day's total dietary has furnished 2150 calories. Assum- 

 ing the body weight to be 140 pounds, and the day's work to be 

 light, the calculated food need, 140 times 16.1 calories, or 2254 

 calories, is found to correspond closely to the actual amount 

 required, as given on page 231. 



Name 



Daily calorie needs . 

 Amount computed- 

 Discrepancy 



Age Weight. 



.Ibs. 



Conclusions. 1. How does the day's total of calories used 

 compare with that given in the table of daily needs for a person 

 of your age ? 



2. If there is any discrepancy, how can you account for 

 it? 



3. How much proteid furnished for 10 cents? How many 

 units energy ? 



4. Is your listed diet cheap, medium-priced, or expensive ? 

 Reasons ? 



5. Can you suggest where it might be improved ? 



