The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-25
THE THING CALLED WIFE

The human machine is adapted to function best on fuel having a gen. eral formula corresponding to one part protein, one part fat and from six to twelve parts carbohydrate, de- pending on the amount of work the machine does (physical activity, ex- ercise, muscular work, play).
 In view of the fact that from two- thirds to four-fifths of the calories used daily in the body are derived from the combustion of carbohy- drate material (starches and sug- ars), and the fact that most of the carbohydrate material in the modern diet is in the form of refined foods, it becomes matter of considerable importance what the quality or character of this fuel may be.
 Some physicians whose knowledge of nutrition is limited assume that the ordinary dietary of the people in this country furnishes such an abundance of all the essential ele- ments and each necessary nutritive material that the diminution in the intake of minerals and vitamins in such a diet is of no consequence Investigations of recent years, as Prof. Henry O. Sherman points out c'Food Products" Macmillan), indi- cate strongly that no such assump- tion is justified
 There is nothing harmful in re- fined sugar or refined flour as food. But when these foods yield SO large a part of the daily energy require ment it is almost inevitable that the health and functional efficiency of the body shall suffer from vita min and mineral deficiencies.
 Only three or four years ago physician associated with the best advertised clinic in the country pub lished his observation that one with large practice among we'll to-do people seldom suspects such a nutritional deficiency as factor of patients ailment Of course that eminent authority has learned bet ter since, but unfortunately thou sands of doctors still carry on with this assurance.
 Mind, old timers, I insist that sugar is excellent food, the ideal fuel. or energy food, easily and quickly utilized to burn for immedi- ate energy for muscular work. Therefore live youngsters who play hard need and should receive liberal amounts of sugar, sweets, ice cream candy, cookies, cake, honey, syrup. People who do real work with their muscles should eat plenty of sweets, too. People who play vigorously need and can use to advantage a much larger amount of sugar in one form or another or of starch in one form or another. than sedentary or older folk need or can profitably con- sume-regardless of appetite.
 At the same time suggest that people, young or old, who regularly consume much sugar or starch in these refined forms are likely to suf- fer various vague disturbances of health and functional efficiency un- less they supplement- their diet with special rations of vitamins and min erals, either in foods rich in these tended for the purpose.
 | A Little Tin Doctor?
 Our newly organized P. T. A. dis cussing the proposition of employ ing school nurse. There has been some talk of having doctor exam inc the children, but some of the members favor having nurse. (Mrs. M. c. R.)
 Answer-A nurse in her proper ca- pacity is a great blessing. When she attempts to play the role of doctor she IS menace to the well being of every youngster exposed to her monkeyshines.
 Asparagus
 Is the juice taken from cooked as- paragus beneficial to the kidneys? (W. K. Al
 Answer-It is harmless to the kid neys. know of no reason to suppose it has any remedial value. Eating asparagus may cause the urine to react to Fehling's or Trommer's tests, although no sugar is present. | Youth Movements
 Please explain what you mean by the second, fourth, seventh, eleventh and fourteenth movements of the Brady symphony. co. F. W)
 AnSwer-The daily exercises I rec ommend for preserving the resil- iency of youth. Send ten cents coin | and stamped addressed envelone for