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L. Gagnore cookbook, 1930-1940

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Classification of Foods Inorganic {Water, mineral matter Organic {Proteids (nitrogenous & albuminous), Carbohydrates (starch & sugar), Hydrocarbons (fats & oils) Inorganic 1. Water consittutes almost two-thirds of the weight of the body; it acts as a solvent; as a carrier of nutritive and waste materials; and it regulates the heat of the body. 2. Mineral Matter helps in the formation of teeth and bone and aids digestion. Organic Foods. Proteids. (a) Animal proteid, ex., meat, milk, eggs. (b) Vegetable proteid, ex., peas, beans, and lentils. (c) Grain proteid, ex., gluten in wheat grain.
 
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