Approx. 240 to 360 C Per Day
The amount of protein needed is comparatively independent of the amount of physical exertion, thus differing from the purely fuel foods, carbohydrates and fats, which should vary in direct proportion to the amount of physical exertion. In general, 10 to 15 per cent of the total calories per day should be taken as protein. An excess is undoubtedly irritant to the kidneys, blood vessels, and other organs, and if too little is taken the body tissues will suffer.
Not all of the protein should be taken in the form of animal protein; at least one-half should be taken from the vegetable kingdom.
Animal Flesh Protein
Necessary?
The following are a few of the chief reasons given by those who object to its use:
The Negative Side
First: The animal has just as much right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as we have.
Second: They may be diseased, and there is the possibility of their containing animal parasites, such as tapeworms and trichinæ. I would like to tell you more about worms, they are so interesting, but He says not to try to tell all I know in this little book; that maybe he will let me write another sometime, although it is a terrible strain on him, and that I have given enough of the family history, anyway.
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