| Show I Questions Answered Mrs l F F. F C. C T. T T. Dried Dried figs contain con con- tale tain from 60 CO to 70 per cent sugar l- l land y yand and 4 to 5 6 per cent protein They i j. are a fine tine energy food Mrs l 0 G. G L. L There L.-There There Is evidence r h that a II lack of vitamin A more quickly affects the eyes of children children children chil chil- dren than adults However both children and adults require generous gen erous amounts of this vitamin to help maintain healthy eyes A shortage may affect the tear glands causing a failure of secretion secretion secretion secre secre- tion and dryness The membrane becomes sensitive and inflamed and the lids may swell Mrs 1 A. A G Prunes G-Prunes Prunes are a fine fine t- t I natural laxative food for those in normal health They furnish vitamins vitamins vita vita- mins A B and G. G But Dut they must not replace oranges or tomatoes as they do not supply vitamin C C. A A. A F. F B B. B When B-When When thorough chewing chewing chew chew- ing is impossible food can be finely fine fine- finely ly minced or put through a II sieve to make It easily digestible 0 e c. C. C nouton tare 16 1938 18 |
