Caroline Louisa Hunt

"This series of bulletins on the selection of food discusses briefly those principles of nutrition which the housekeeper should understand in order to plan meals wisely and economically They do not attempt to give definite suggestions for obtaining food at low cost nor recommend any special foods or combinations of foods. This bulletin deals with food materials which are rich in protein and tells why the body needs this nutrient and how much is supplied...

"Indian corn, or maize, the Nation's most abundant cereal, is palatable and nutritious. It was once the main dependence of the people and has always been a favorite food. In the hands of skillful cooks, many recipes for preparing it acceptably have been devised and this has increased its use. Cereals as a class, and particularly in the simpler forms, such as flours and meals, are comparatively low-priced foods; in fact, the most economical of the...