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very well assumed that the dasheen is equally well digested when 

 prepared by other methods similar to those employed with potatoes. 

 The data obtained in this investigation give evidence to justify the 

 belief that the dasheen is a valuable addition to the dietary, that it 

 can replace the potato in those regions where the potato can not be 

 successfully grown or easily obtained, and that it is also valuable 

 for more general use to give greater variety to the diet in other 

 localities. 



