HUMAN FEEDING. 



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Note. — Proceed just as you did with the compounding of ani- 

 .nal rations. Consult table on page 61 for nutrient content. 



155. At the following prices, wheat flour 3 cents a 

 pound, butter 25 cents a pound, eggs 25 cents a dozen, 

 beef loin 25 cents a pound, and milk 3 cents a pound, what 

 is the cost of a day's requirement ? 



Important truth. For the great majority of people in 

 good health, the ordinary food materials — meats, fish, 

 eggs, milk, butter, cheese, sugar, flour, rice, meal, nuts, 

 fruits, potatoes, and other vegetables — make a fitting diet. 

 The great problem is to supply these foods in such quan- 

 tities and proportions as is best suited to the actual needs 

 of the body. The problem is of very great importance in 

 the case of growing children and of adults who are not in 

 normal health. 



Of Fine Fora\ and High Quality. 

 These Angus steers secured championship honors at one of the recent Inter- 

 national live stock shows. At the time the picture was taken they were three 

 vears old. Right after the show they were slaughtered for beef. 



