Davis County Clipper | 1938-07-08 | Page 7 | Questions Answered

II Questions Answered I Mrs F. F C. C T. T Dried T.-Dried Dried figs con con- contain contain contain tain from 60 to 70 per cent sugar and 4 to 5 per cent protein They are a fine energy food Mrs G. G G There L.-There L. L There is evidence that a lack of vitamin A more quickly affects the eyes of chil chil- children children children J dren than adults However both children and adults require gen gen- generous generous generous erous amounts of this vitamin sd to help maintain healthy eyes A A shortage may affect the tear v glands causing a failure of secre secre- secretion J t tion ian and dryness The membrane becomes sensitive and inflamed 1 and the lids may swell Mrs A. A A G. G Prunes G.-Prunes Prunes are a fine natural laxative food for those in normal health They furnish vita vita- vitamins vitamins vitamins mins A B Band and G. G But they must not replace oranges or tomatoes as they do not supply vitamin C. C A A. A F. F F B B. B When B.-When When thorough chew chew- chewing chewing chewing ing is impossible food can be fine fine- finely finely finely ly minced or put through a sieve to make it easily digestible 0 C. C. C Houston Goudiss 10 1950 1938 10