The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-11-20
BY RUTH CHAMBERS

The newer knowledge on the SUB
iect Of nutrition has simplifed the
problem Of the housewife who, not
long ago. found herself enmeshed in
Caloric calculations until she consid-
cred hiring an expert accountant to
work out menus for her family.
Under the earlier system, the
value OF foods was estimated &C
cording to the amount Of energy
they furnished. measured in cal
cries. The discovery Of vitamins,
however. introduced another fac
tor. for while vitamins do not con-
tribute to the energy supply Of the
body. they have much to do with
the utilization Of proteins, fats,
carbohydrates and salts.
The system Of Judging food by its
csloric value has not been diSCon-
tinued. but it has been made less
cumbersome through the discovery
that the exact calculation of food
amounts is not necessary. The dan
ger is not that a person may eat
too much or too little Of any one
kind of food in a day, but that the
diet NAV be lacking in some es-
sential nourishment over a long
period Of time.
Building Food
The important thing to keep in
mind is that the body needs build
ing foods. fuel foods and regulating
foods in sufficient amount. Proteins
are the building foods. Carbohy-
drates and fats provide most Of the
fuel. Then there must be foods to
furnish minerals, vitamins and bulk.
The daily menus may safely be
built about the food which is the
best supply of protein; that is meat,
because meat also furnishes fat,
mineral salts Gron, phosphorus and
some copper, vitamins, specifically
B and G, also traces Of A and d.
Meat should be supplemented with
fruits, vegetables, especially leafy
vegetables. starchy foods, milk and
a small amount of sweets
The food requirements vary &C
cording to the individual A growing
child or an adult engaged in hard
work needs larger amounts of food
than other members of the family.
When there are children in the fam
lily, it is a safe rule to consider their
needs first, since meals which meet
their requirements certainly will be
adequate for the adults.
Appetite Is Safe Guide
Appetite is usually a safe guide
as to the amount of food needed,
though it can not be relic upon ind
the selection of food To illustrate,
the appetite may be satisfied by
sweets; a diet Of bulky food, such
as potatoes, may appease hunger.
Yet neither of these foods alone
would supply the bOdy's needs and
malnutrition world be the result Of
such restricted diet. ~A&
Faulty food ha.us are another
cause of malnutrition and the
housewife should see to it that her
family does not fall into bad habits,
such as eating between meals. Ir-
regular or hurried meals are also
detrimental to health.
Balanced Menus
For variety in menus. select fruit
and vegetables in season. Meat,
which is always in season, provides
variety according to kind. cut and
the countless ways of serving it.
Braised Pork Steak Apple Rings
Baked Potatoes Mashed TurnipS
Hot Parker House Rolls
RaiSin Pie Coffee
Broiled Steak Potatoes au Gratin
Dreamed Cauliflower Hot Rolls
Apple and Raisin Salad
Ice Cream Cake Coffee
Lamb Fricassee with Fried Egg Plant
Pea and Carrot Salad Boiled Rice
Apple Pie MIX
Dreamed Dried Beef Boiled Rice
Picked Peaches
Baking Powder Biscuits
Baked Apple Stuffed with Raisins
Cream
Sugar Cookies Coffee