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less we will be the civilizing center of America — a continent that needs 

 civilizing just now. 



To come back to our fats — we can remark that oil was the form 

 of fat most largely used in both ancient Greece and Rome. This is still 

 the case all about the Mediterranean. We produce excellent olive oil, 

 and I believe that we would do well to use more of it. 



Bacon is an excellent form of fat combined with meat. It is easily 

 kept and easily packed. The salt used as a preservative aids its di- 

 gestion. 



Corned beef in cans is a good form of meat for a change. 



We pass without comment the rubbish called canned roast beef. 

 Nitrogen is most easily kept and transported In the form of beans. 

 Pork and beans with bread is a fine ration. The one point in beans is 

 to cook them adequately. Thoroughly cooked, this food is not dif- 

 ficult of digestion. Imperfectly cooked, beans are a source of trouble. 

 Cooking is a very important part of every ration. All foresters should 

 have instruction in how to cook in camp. This includes the making of 

 the fire and arrangements for cooking. 



Salt is a prime necessity. 



Pepper should also be provided. 



Sugar is both a food and a stimulant. In proper amount, it is a 

 great advantage in a ration. 



Flour provides us with the hydro-carbons and various minerals. 

 The more of the grain there is in the flour, the better it is as a food. 

 Fine white flour is therefore not so good as brown flour or as whole- 

 wheat flour. 



A diet or ration Without certain acids, and especially when com- 

 posed largely of salted meats, is disadvantageous and ends in disease. 

 Scurvy is a disease due to diet, and with the ration unchanged means 

 prolonged and horrible suffering, ending in death. Sailors have been 

 the greatest martyrs to this disease. It is, however, still common in 

 prisons and in armies. Corrupt contractors, who do not furnish the 

 food prescribed, are the probable present cause of scurvy. Potatoes 

 and vegetables at the centra! camps will prevent this trouble. Dried 

 fruit is also a good thing and easily packed. It must be examined, 

 when exposed, to keep out moths and worms. 



Lemons and limes are anti-scorbutics — easily procurable here at 

 most seasons. Some anti-scorbutic should always be provided. 



Variety in diet is always an advantage. Even a change of cooks 

 is occasionally a good thing. 



