68 



FOOD 



& meal 

 2lbs. 

 ^Scents 



FIG. 29. Diagram showing the difference in the cost of three foods which give about 

 the same amount of nutrition each. 



lowing tables indicate the financial loss arising from an unwise 

 selection of foods : - 



FOOD CONSUMED ONE WEEK 



FAMILY No. i 



FAMILY No. 2 



20 loaves of bread . . . . $ i .00 

 10 to 12 Ib. loin steak or meat 



of similar cost .... 2.00 

 20 to 25 Ib. rib roast or simi- 

 lar meat 4.40 



4 Ib. high-priced cereal 



breakfast food, 20^ . . . .80 

 Cake and pastry purchased . 3.00 

 8 Ib. butter, 30 f- . . . . . 2.40 

 Tea, coffee, spices, etc. . . .75 

 Mushrooms 75 



15 Ib. flour, bread home-made 



(skim milk used) ... $ .45 



Yeast, shortening, and skim 



milk x . .10 



10 Ib. steak (round, Ham- 

 burger, and some loin) . 1.50 



10 Ib. other meats, boiling 

 pieces, rump roast, etc. . i.oo 



5 Ib. cheese, 16^ . . . . .80 



5 Ib. oatmeal (bulk) ... .15 



5 Ib. beans 25 



