Fats 255 Nuts, edible part 200 Sugar 115 Cream cheese 110 Cottage cheese (no fat) 30 Breads 75 Lean meats 50 Lean fish 35 Eggs (per oz.) 40 Milk, whole 20 Milk, skim and buttermilk (no fat) 10 Milk, condensed, sweet 100 Milk, condensed, unsweet. 50 Cream, thin 60 Cream, thick 110 Fruits: Dried 100 Sweet 25 Acid 15 Vegetables: Potatoes, plain (oz.) 30 Cooked Legumes, (peas, beans, etc.) 20-35 Watery and leafy 5-15 5 Vegetarianism vs. Meat Eating [Sidenote: _Protein_] As protein is the only food which builds and repairs tissue, it is the food which has caused the most controversy. First: As to the amount needed. Second: As to whether animal flesh protein is necessary. [Sidenote: _Chittenden_] AMOUNT NEEDED: It was thought for many years that 150 grams or 5 ounces of dry protein (equivalent to about 1-1/2 pounds lean meat) per day was necessary. But experiments of Chittenden and others have proved that considerably less is sufficient, and that the health is improved if less is taken. Chittenden's standard is 50 grams, or 1-2/3 ounces, dry protein (equivalent to 1/2 pound meat per day). This is considered by many as insufficient. A variation from 1-2/3 to 3 ounces dry protein per day will give a safe range. (ROSE.) [Sidenote: _Approx. 240 to 360 C Per Day_] _The amount of protein needed is comparatively independent of the amount of physical exertion_, thus differing from the purely fuel foods, carbohydrates and fats, which should vary in direct proportion to the amount of physical exertion. In general, 10 to 15 per cent of the total calories per day should be taken as protein. An excess is undoubtedly irritant to the kidneys, blood vessels, and other organs, and if too little is taken the body tissues will suffer. Not all of the protein should be taken in the form of animal protein; at least one-half should be taken from the vegetable kingdom. _Animal Flesh Protein_ [Sidenote: _Necessary?_] The following are a few of the chief reasons given by those who object to its use: [Sidenote: _The Negative Side_] First: The animal has just as much right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as we have.