1. Why is a mixture of foods necessary?
2. Give the caloric value of the following: 1 glass of milk, skim; buttermilk; 10 chocolate creams; 1 bag peanuts; 1 pat butter; 1 piece pie.
3. Name foods low in caloric value. Why are they valuable?
4. How many calories of bread and butter do you daily consume?
5. Reckon your usual caloric intake. How much of it is in excess of your needs?
6. Memorize caloric value of foods you are fond of.
This Table of Foods, With the C Given Per Oz. Will Help You
The caloric value of pure fat is 255 C per oz., dry starches and sugars (carbohydrates), and protein (the meat element), is 113. This means fats are 2-1/4 times more fattening than other foods. Most foods contain considerable water, so the following is an approximate table of foods 'as is.' I have given round numbers in the table so you can more easily remember them. Memorize it.
Calories per oz.
| Fats | 255 |
| Nuts, edible part | 200 |
| Sugar | 115 |
| Cream cheese | 110 |
| Cottage cheese (no fat) | 30 |
| Breads | 75 |
| Lean meats | 50 |
| Lean fish | 35 |
| Eggs (per oz.) | 40 |
| Milk, whole | 20 |
| Milk, skim and buttermilk (no fat) | 10 |
| Milk, condensed, sweet | 100 |
| Milk, condensed, unsweet. | 50 |
| Cream, thin | 60 |
| Cream, thick | 110 |
| Fruits: Dried | 100 |
| Sweet | 25 |
| Acid | 15 |
| Vegetables: Potatoes, plain (oz.) | 30 |
| Cooked Legumes, (peas, beans, etc.) | 20-35 |
| Watery and leafy | 5-15 |