Show c Doctor Doctorin Doctori i in the Kitchen i dR F a by Laurence M. M Hursh MD M.D. Consultant National Dairy Council QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Mere Hero are arc some questions often asked of physicians and nutritionists nutrition nutrition- things that people wonder about concerning their food Q Q Is the nutritional value of milk harmed by heating It We like warm milk before going to bed A. A If Ie you OU do not scald the milk its nutritive value will not be af af- af Some people prefer to first pour milk into a n glass then place the glass in a pan of warm water to avoid over- over Q How lIow can I lose u weIght eight best A. A Eating less total food each day is the best wa way And to be sure you OU will get the Variety of crts erts you OU need male malc sure your our meals cover the four food Loud groups the milk mill group the moat meat group vegetables and ond fruits fruits' breads and cereals 13 In each arh group there Dr are arc foods th that t contain less calories Broil rather than fr fry Avoid snacking regularly regu regu- Q Do Io I need fat in my diet A. A Yes Some fat is essential Fats provide a rich source of energy for each ounce of food weight Vitamins and essential fatty acids also are derived from fats Q What docs does protein do for us A. A Protein builds and repairs all tissues It helps to make blood and form antibodies to fight in in- Section Protein also can supply energy Q Arc Are low ow carbohydrate diets okay A. A I hope some of the enthusiasm has lIas died down for low drabs drate diets They can be faddish and possibly dangerous If you dont don't get enough carbohydrate In your our meals your body will wilt use for energy fat or protein that should otherwise be utilized Q If I take vitamin and mineral capsules dally daily cant can't I eat cat whatever what ever I want and come out all allright allright right A. A Nutritionists say this lacks sense because you ou might still not get enough protein or too much carbohydrate or not enough fat and so forth The point is vitamins and minerals by themselves do not balance a diet Also there may be some vitamins and minerals In food not yet ct discovered Moreover we e are arc just beginning to understand understand under under- stand mineral interrelation Interrelation- ships Thus even among the minerals known to be needed we arc are not yet sure of optimal proportions Q How old is mans man's knowledge of I nutrition i A. A Most sources credit 1900 1000 BC B.C. as the earliest date Of record The Egyptians o spotted night blindness and ond other eye problems lems hems as probably being related to diet Without knowing why they recommended liver as a arem rem remedy dY Today we know that foods rich in vitamin A such as liver egg yolk dark green and deep yellow vegetables butter whole milk cream type cheddar-type cheese and ice cream can be helpful |