As the unit of weight is the pound so the unit of food value is the "calorie." This is really a heat unit and is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of a kilogram of water 1° Centigrade, or approximately to raise the temperature of one pound of water 4° F. An ounce of dry protein, starch or sugar gives to the body 116 calories and an ounce of fat produces 264 calories.

A Lesson In Measuring

Correct Method of Measuring, One Half and One Quarter Spoons Shown on the Table.