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_Allow during day:_ Butter. 50 grams 5 squares. Cream, 40%. 6 ounces 12 tbsp.

TABLE XXXIII.

Protein, 60 grams Carbohydrate, 55 grams Fat, 159 grams Calories, 1950

BREAKFAST. Orange. 100 grams 1 small. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Egg. 1 Spinach. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Broth. 180 c.c. 1 glass or cup. Steak. 100 grams 1 small serving. Parsnips. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Carrots. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Egg. 1 Lettuce. 25 grams 3 medium leaves. String beans. 10 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Spinach. 60 grams 1 very h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 25 grams 2-1/2 squares. Cream, 40%. 4 ounces 8 tbsp.

TABLE XXXIV.

Protein, 60 grams Carbohydrate, 50 grams Fat, 145 grams Calories, 1800

BREAKFAST. Egg. 1 Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Tomatoes. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 35 grams 1 slice, medium. Butter. Cream. Tea.

DINNER. Broth. 180 c.c. 1 glass or cup. Squab. 100 grams 1 squab (small). Cabbage. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Onions. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Egg. 1 Lettuce. 25 grams 3 medium leaves. Celery. 100 grams 6 stalks, 4-1/2 in. long. Bread. 30 grams 1 slice, med. thin.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 30 grams 3 squares. Cream, 40%. 3-1/2 ounces 7 tbsp.

TABLE XXXV.

Protein, 63 grams Carbohydrate, 60 grams Fat, 140 grams Calories, 1800

BREAKFAST. Grape fruit. 100 grams 1/2 small grape fruit. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Egg. 1 Cauliflower. 120 grams 2 h. tbsp. + Bread. 30 grams 1 slice, med. thin. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Broth. 180 c.c. 1 glass. Squab. 100 grams 1 squab. Carrots. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Lettuce. 100 grams 10 leaves. Asparagus. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Egg. 1 Asparagus. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Spinach. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 30 grams 1 slice, med. thin. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 20 grams 2 squares. Cream, 40%. 3 ounces 6 tbsp.

TABLE XXXVI.

Protein, 60 grams Carbohydrate, 60 grams Fat, 140 grams Calories, 1794

BREAKFAST. Orange. 100 grams 1 small. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Egg. 1 Bread. 35 grams 1 slice medium. Butter. Cream. Tea.

DINNER. Broth. 180 c.c. 1 glass or cup. Steak. 100 grams 1 small serving. Turnips. 140 grams 2 h. tbsp. + Parsnips. 200 grams 4 h. tbsp. String beans. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Egg. 1 Lettuce. 25 grams 3 leaves. Cucumbers. 100 grams 16 slices (thin). Bread. 30 grams 1 slice, med. thin. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 20 grams 2 squares. Cream, 40%. 3 ounces 6 tbsp.

TABLE XXXVII.

Protein, 74 grams Carbohydrate, 62 grams Fat, 179 grams Calories, 2220

BREAKFAST. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Egg. 1 Bread. 30 grams 1 slice, 3 x 3 x 1/2 in. medium thin. Butter. Cream. Tea.

DINNER. Broth. 180 c.c. 1 glass. Chicken. 100 grams 1 medium serving. Baked potato. 100 grams 1 medium. Tomato. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Lettuce. 25 grams 3 leaves. Olive oil. 13 grams 1 tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Egg. 1 Cabbage. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Celery. 100 grams 6 stalks 4-1/2 in. long. Onions. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Tea. Cream.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 25 grams 2-1/2 squares. Cream, 40%. 7 ounces 14 tbsp.

TABLE XXXVIII.

Protein, 71 grams Carbohydrate, 60 grams Fat, 184 grams Calories, 2242

BREAKFAST. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long Egg. 1 Asparagus. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Broth. 180 c.c. 1 glass or cup. Steak. 100 grams 1 small serving. Spinach. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Carrots. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Egg. 1 Lettuce. 100 grams 10 leaves. Lima beans. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Cauliflower. 120 grams 2 h. tbsp. + Beef juice. 4 ounces 8 tbsp. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice 3 x 3 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 25 grams 2-1/2 squares. Cream, 40%. 7 ounces 14 tbsp.

TABLE XXXIX.

Protein, 72 grams Carbohydrate, 65 grams Fat, 174 grams Calories, 2170

BREAKFAST. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Eggs. 2 Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Broth. 180 c.c. 1 glass or cup. Squab. 100 grams 1 Lettuce. 25 grams 3 leaves. Cucumbers. 100 grams 1 h. tbsp. Turnips. 140 grams 2 h. tbsp. Strawberries. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. + Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Fish (Haddock). 1 very small helping. String beans. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Parsnips. 200 grams 4 h. tbsp. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 10 grams 1 square. Cream, 40%. 7 ounces 14 tbsp.

TABLE XL.

Protein, 71 grams Carbohydrate, 65 grams Fat, 183 grams Calories, 2257

BREAKFAST. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Egg. 1 Bread. 20 grams 1 very small slice. Carrots. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Broth. 180 c.c. 1 glass or cup. Roast lamb. 100 grams 1 small serving. Baked potato. 100 grams 1 medium. Lettuce. 10 leaves. Asparagus. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Eggs. 2 Cauliflower. 120 grams 2 h. tbsp. + Spinach. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 20 grams 1 very small slice. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 25 grams 2-1/2 squares. Cream, 40%. 7 ounces 14 tbsp.

TABLE XLI.

Protein, 77 grams Carbohydrate, 68 grams Fat, 185 grams Calories, 2315

BREAKFAST. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Eggs. 2 Tomatoes. 100 grams 1 med. tomato. Butter. Cream. Tea.

DINNER. Broth. 6 ounces 1 glass. Haddock. 100 grams 1 small helping. Cabbage. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Onions. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Baked potato. 100 grams 1 medium. Tea. Cream. Butter.

SUPPER. Cold boiled ham. 75 grams 1 slice, large. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Peas. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Lettuce. 25 grams 3 leaves. Celery. 100 grams 6 stalks 4-1/2 in. long. Butter. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 35 grams 3-1/2 squares. Cream, 40%. 7 ounces 14 tbsp.

TABLE XLII.

Protein, 77 grams Carbohydrate, 69 grams Fat, 186 grams Calories, 2328

BREAKFAST. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Eggs. 2 Bread. 50 grams 2 slices, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Broth. 6 ounces 1 glass or cup. Steak. 100 grams 1 slice. Turnips. 140 grams 2 h. tbsp. + Lettuce. 25 grams 3 leaves. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Cold veal. 50 grams 1 small slice. Parsnips. 200 grams 4 h. tbsp. String beans. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Cucumbers. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 30 grams 3 squares. Cream, 40%. 7 ounces 14 tbsp.

TABLE XLIII.

Protein, 74 grams Carbohydrate, 71 grams Fat, 176 grams Calories, 2220

BREAKFAST. Egg. 1 Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Parsnips. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Broth. 6 ounces 1 glass or cup. Chicken. 100 grams 1 med. serving. Squash. 50 grams 1 h. tbsp. Turnips. 140 grams 2 h. tbsp. + String beans. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Baked potato. 100 grams 1 medium. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Egg. 1 Parsnips. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Lettuce. 25 grams 3 leaves. Cucumbers. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 40 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Olive oil. 13 grams 1 tbsp. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 20 grams 2 squares. Cream, 40%. 7 ounces 14 tbsp.

TABLE XLIV.

Protein, 75 grams Carbohydrate, 71 grams Fat, 180 grams Calories, 2250

BREAKFAST. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices 6 in. long. Egg. 1 Asparagus. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Potato (boiled). 50 grams 1 very small. Butter. Cream. Tea.

DINNER. Steak. 100 grams 1 small serving. Potato (boiled). 100 grams 1 medium. Spinach. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Cauliflower. 120 grams 2 h. tbsp. + Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Egg. 1 Cottage cheese. 50 grams 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. Lettuce. 100 grams 10 leaves. Carrots. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 35 grams 1 med. thin slice. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 20 grams 2 squares. Cream, 40%. 7 ounces 14 tbsp.

TABLE XLV.

Protein, 99 grams Carbohydrate, 101 grams Fat, 225 grams Calories, 2880

BREAKFAST. Oranges. 200 grams 2 small. Bacon. 75 grams 3 slices. Eggs. 2 Bread. 35 grams 1 med. slice. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Lamb chop. 100 grams 1 chop. Peas. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Olives. 50 grams 13 small olives. Almonds. 50 grams 26 small almonds. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Tea.

SUPPER. Salmon. 100 grams 1 average helping. Salad: Lettuce. 25 grams 3 leaves. Fresh tomato. 100 grams 1 medium. Mayonnaise. 21 grams 1 tbsp. American cheese. 25 grams 1-1/2 x 1 x 1 in. Bread. 40 grams 1 slice, 3 x 3-1/2 x 1/2 in.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 40 grams 4 squares. Cream, 40%. 6 ounces 12 tbsp.

TABLE XLVI.

Protein, 101 grams Carbohydrate, 101 grams Fat, 235 grams Calories, 3010

BREAKFAST. Grape fruit. 100 grams 1/2 small. Eggs. 2 Bread. 50 grams 2 slices, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Chops. 200 grams 2 small. Potato. 75 grams 1 medium or 1-1/2 tbsp. of mashed. Lettuce. 50 grams 5 leaves. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Walnuts. 25 grams 5 whole walnut meats. French dressing: Oil. 26 grams 2 tbsp. Vinegar.

SUPPER. Cold chicken. 50 grams 1 small slice. Egg. 1 Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Celery. 50 grams 3 stalks 4-1/2 in. long. Peach. 100 grams 1 peach. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 50 grams 5 squares. Cream, 40%. 6 ounces 12 tbsp.

TABLE XLVII.

Protein, 99 grams Carbohydrate, 126 grams Fat, 228 grams Calories, 3043

BREAKFAST. Lamb chop. 100 grams 1 chop. Eggs. 2 Bread. 50 grams 2 slices, each 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Coffee.

DINNER. Steak. 100 grams 1 small serving. Potato. 200 grams 2 small ones. Cabbage. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Tea. Custard or ice cream, using part of cream, and one-half egg (extra).

SUPPER. Bacon. 100 grams 4 slices. Egg. 1 Peas. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Beets. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Peach (as purchased). 100 grams 1 peach. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 50 grams 5 squares. Cream, 40%. 6 ounces 12 tbsp.

TABLE XLVIII.

Protein, 101 grams Carbohydrate, 150 grams Fat, 292 grams Calories, 3744

BREAKFAST. Grape fruit. 300 grams 1 medium. Bacon. 75 grams 3 slices. Eggs. 2 Bread. 35 grams 1 medium slice. Butter. Cream. Tea. Sugar.

DINNER. Lamb chop. 100 grams 1 chop. Peas. 100 grams 2 h. tbsp. Lettuce. 25 grams 3 leaves. Fresh tomato. 100 grams 1 medium. Mayonnaise. 21 grams 1 tbsp. Bread. 25 grams 1 slice, 3 x 2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Tea.

SUPPER. Cold roast beef. 100 grams 1 slice (large). Olives. 50 grams 13 small olives. Almonds. 20 grams Cream cheese. 50 grams 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. Bread. 40 grams 1 slice, 3 x 3-1/2 x 1/2 in. Butter. Cream. Tea.

_Allow during day:_ Butter. 50 grams 5 squares. Cream, 40%. 5 ounces 10 tbsp. Sugar. 40 grams 4 h. tbsp. Tea. Butter.

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Dr. Edwin A. Locke's book of food values has been of much value in making up these diets.

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The following shows the successive steps in building up a diet for a patient who starved six days before becoming sugar-free:

Grams Grams Grams Total Protein Fat Carbohydrate Calories

Day 1 2 + 5 30 " 2 15 12 4 189 " 3 23 18 8 294 " 4 36 30 11 471 " 5 18 48 9 560 " 6 51 44 17 688 " 7 52 51 15 750 " 8 46 51 19 740 " 9 49 78 20 1008 " 10 50 101 21 1230 " 11 49 123 19 1422 " 12 Starved because sugar came through " 13 15 12 3 185 " 14 34 32 10 478 " 15 53 100 15 1208

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Patient discharged with advice as to diet. The corresponding menus for the above are as follows:

FIRST DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

String beans 25 grams. Lettuce 25 grams. Lettuce 25 grams. Lettuce 25 grams. Cucumbers 25 grams. Tomato 25 grams. Coffee. Tea. Tea.

Protein 2 grams, Fat, trace, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Calories 30.

SECOND DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Egg 1. Lettuce 25 grams. Lettuce 25 grams. Lettuce 25 grams. String beans 25 grams. Cucumbers 25 grams. String beans 25 grams. Tea. Coffee. Tea.

Protein 15 grams, Fat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Calories 189.

THIRD DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Egg 1. Egg 1. Asparagus 50 grams. Cauliflower 50 grams. String beans 75 grams. Lettuce 25 grams. Lettuce 50 grams. Celery 50 grams.

Protein 28 grams, Fat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Calories 294.

FOURTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Chicken broth 6 oz. Egg 1. String beans 100 grams. Egg 1. Egg whites 2. Coffee. Celery 100 grams. Lettuce 75 grams. Cream 1 oz. Tea. Cucumbers 50 grams.

Protein 36 grams, Fat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Calories 471.

FIFTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. String beans 75 grams. Egg 1. Cauliflower 100 grams. Lettuce 25 grams. Asparagus. Coffee. Tomatoes 50 grams. Tea. Cream 2 tbsp. Butter 1 square. Cream 2 tbsp. Butter 1/2 square. Tea. Cream 2 tbsp.

Protein 18 grams, Fat 48 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Calories 560.

SIXTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Broth 6 oz. Egg 1. Spinach 75 grams. Chicken 50 grams. Egg whites 2. Butter 1/2 square. Lettuce 50 grams. String beans 75 grams. Coffee. Tomatoes 75 grams. Cucumbers 75 grams. Cream 1 tbsp. Asparagus 75 grams. Tea. Tea. Cream 1 tbsp. Cream 1 tbsp. Butter 1/2 square.

Protein 51 grams, Fat 44 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Calories 688.

SEVENTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Eggs 2. Beef broth 6 oz. Egg 1. Asparagus 100 grams. Scraped beef 50 grams. Salmon 50 grams. Coffee. Cauliflower 100 grams. Cabbage 100 grams. Cream 1 tbsp. Spinach 100 grams. Tomatoes (raw) 75 grams. Lettuce 25 grams. String beans 100 grams. Tea. Tea. Cream 1 tbsp. Cream 1 tbsp.

Protein 52 grams, Fat 51 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Calories 750.

EIGHTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Chicken 75 grams. Egg 1. String beans 100 grams. Cauliflower 100 grams. Spinach 100 grams. Asparagus 100 grams. Olives 25 grams. Celery 50 grams. Coffee. Cucumbers 50 grams. Lettuce 50 grams. Cream 1 tbsp. Tea. Tea. Cream 1 tbsp. Cream 1 tbsp.

Protein 46 grams, Fat 51 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Calories 740.

NINTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Chicken 75 grams. Egg 1. Egg white 1. String beans 100 grams. Cauliflower 100 grams. Spinach 100 grams. Asparagus 100 grams. Cucumbers 50 grams. Celery 50 grams. Olives 25 grams. Lettuce 50 grams. Coffee. Tea. Tea. Cream 2 tbsp. Cream 1 tbsp. Cream 1 tbsp. Butter 1 square. Butter 1-1/2 square. Butter 1 square.

Protein 49 grams, Fat 77 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Calories 1008.

TENTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Lamb chop 75 grams. Egg 1. Lettuce 50 grams. Spinach 100 grams. Salmon 50 grams. String beans 100 grams. Celery 50 grams. Asparagus 100 grams. Cucumbers 100 grams. Olives 25 grams. Cabbage 100 grams. Coffee. Tea. Tea. Cream 2 tbsp. Cream 2 tbsp. Cream 2 tbsp.

Protein 50 grams, Fat 101 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Calories 1230.

ELEVENTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Bacon 50 grams. Beef broth 8 oz. Egg 1. Asparagus 100 grams. Chicken 75 grams. Tomatoes 100 grams. Spinach 100 grams. Cabbage 100 grams. Spinach 50 grams. Butter 2 squares. Cucumbers 50 grams. Butter 2 squares. Cream 3 tbsp. Butter 3 squares. Cream 1 tbsp. Cream (made into ice cream) 4 tbsp.

Protein 49 grams, Fat 123 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Calories 1422.

TWELFTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Black coffee. Chicken broth 8 oz. Beef broth 8 oz.

Protein 12 grams, Calories 49.

THIRTEENTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

String beans 50 grams. Egg 1. Egg 1. Black coffee. Asparagus 50 grams. Cabbage 50 grams. Tea. Tea.

Protein 15 grams, Fat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Calories 185.

FOURTEENTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Roast chicken 50 grams. Egg 1. String beans 100 grams. Asparagus 100 grams. Cauliflower 100 grams. Coffee. Cabbage 100 grams. Tea. Cream 1 tbsp. Tea. Cream 1 tbsp. Cream 1 tbsp.

Protein 34 grams, Fat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Calories 478.

FIFTEENTH DAY.

BREAKFAST. DINNER. SUPPER.

Egg 1. Squab 100 grams. Egg 1. Tomatoes 50 grams. String beans 100 grams. Cold chicken 25 grams. Coffee. Cauliflower 150 grams. Lettuce 50 grams. Cream 2 tbsp. Butter 1 square. Spinach 50 grams. Custard made with 1 Tea. egg, 4 tbsp. cream Cream 2 tbsp. and 2 tbsp. water sweetened with saccharine. Tea.