LAXATIVES loss of vitality due to, II 376 harmful results due to use of, II 436 LEGUMES defined, II 307 familiar types of, II 307 rich in nitrogen, II 307 require thorough mastication, II 308 LEVULOSE composition of, I 111 defined, I 111 LITMUS SOLUTION tests for, I 69 LIVER, THE, I 137 functions of, I 203 cirrhosis of, II 468 ---- causes of, II 468 ---- symptoms of, II 468 ---- treatment for, II 469 ---- stimulants in, II 469 ---- what to eat in, II 469 ---- atrophic, III 822 ---- hypertrophic, III 822 ---- food in treatment for, III 823 LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA causes of, II 511 drug treatment harmful in, II 513 symptoms of, II 514 remedy for, II 515 diet for, II 516 exercise in, II 517 massage in, II 517 cured, obstinate case of, II 518 foods to eat, II 519 foods to omit, II 519 LUNGS, THE functions of, II 390 M MALNUTRITION cause of, II 511 remedy for, II 511 MALTOSE composition of, I 112 how formed, I 113