QUANTITY OP FOOD 193 



As fat cells do no work, the number of working cells in fat people 

 is relatively less in proportion to the weight than in thin people. 

 Also, there is less body surface exposed in proportion to the body 

 weight, consequently less heat lost. Fat people are less active; 

 therefore they do not need so much fuel or food. If they do con- 

 sume as much food as thin people, the extra Calories are not burned 

 up but are stored as fat. 



Food to be Avoided by Overweights. Sugar, fats, milk as a 

 beverage, salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, crabs, lobsters, pork, 

 goose, fat meat, nuts, butter, creams, olive oil, pastry and sweets, 

 water at meals all these should be avoided by people who are over 

 weight. Drugs or alcohol should never be used for reducing. The 

 simplest way of reducing weight is to take plenty of exercise and 

 eat the right kind of food. 



Diet for Underweights. Thin people lose heat more readily than 

 stout people, as a large part of the active cells are on the surface 

 and exposed. They require an abundant supply of food which will 

 produce energy, such as fat, olive oil, and sugar used in other foods. 

 Potatoes, bread, cereals, and starchy vegetables which are well 

 masticated produce fat. Eggnogs are especially favorable as a 

 food. 



After the age of 35 one need not be concerned regarding under- 

 weight unless there is evidence of ill health. 



Diet in Hot Weather. The amount of food eaten in hot weather 

 should be decreased because less food is required to maintain the 

 heat of the body. Fatty foods and all other foods which produce 

 large quantities of heat should be eaten sparingly. These foods are 

 far more valuable during cold weather. Ice cream, which is often 

 considered cooling, is really a great heat-producing food, since it 

 contains large quantities of fatty substances. 



Food and Work. People who do heavy work should avoid 

 eating heavy meals while they are tired, as a person in a tired con- 

 dition is likely to be troubled with indigestion. Those who do con- 

 siderable brain work should take plenty of exercise in order to use 

 the fuel which through food is being stored up in the body. Brain 

 workers do not require a, special type of food, as is sometimes 

 believed, 



