[Gutenberg 34509] • Better Meals for Less Money

In order to buy, prepare, and serve food to the best possible advantage, an elementary knowledge of the composition and nutritive value of foods, and the necessary food requirement of the family, is essential. Many books are published on these subjects, but from the government publications alone an excellent working knowledge may be obtained. Only the merest outline can be given here, and this should be supplemented by further reading.