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Understand how everyday foods contribute fuel and nutrients, with clear, practical guidance you can use at mealtime.
This edition presents approachable explanations of what makes foods valuable in a diet, using simple charts and plain language so you can compare foods quickly. The material is drawn from early 20th‑century nutrition studies and aims to help readers make informed dietary choices.
The book breaks down common foods into categories like sugar and sweets, vegetables, fruits, beans and corn, eggs and dairy, meat, fish, fat foods, and cereals. It explains how water content, carbohydrate, protein, and fat contribute to a food’s fuel value, and it highlights practical takeaways for balanced meals.- Learn which foods are rich in calories, protein, or minerals, and how that affects everyday meals.
- See how moisture and composition influence a food’s nutritional value and digestibility.
- Get reminders about widely eaten items (potatoes, apples, beans, eggs, fats) and how to balance them in a diet.
- Understand the role of fats, oils, and dairy in providing growth essentials and energy.
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