The tables that follow, which were arranged by Hutchinson, give a very good idea of the generally accepted views as to the relative quantities of the different foods that are thought necessary for the average adult engaged in ordinary muscular work:-- Fuel Food Materials. Amount. Albumins. Fats. Starches. Value. 1. Ozs. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Calories. Beef, round st'k 13 0.14 0.12 .... 695 Butter 3 .... 0.16 .... 680 Potatoes 6 0.02 .... 0.15 320 Bread 22 0.12 0.02 0.75 1760 -- ---- ---- ---- ---- Totals 44 0.28 0.30 0.90 3455 2. Pork, salt 4 .... 0.21 .... 880 Butter 2 .... 0.11 .... 450 Beans 16 0.23 0.02 0.59 1615 Bread 8 0.04 0.01 0.28 640 -- ---- ---- ---- ---- Totals 30 0.27 0.35 0.87 3585 3. Beef, neck 10 0.10 0.09 .... 550 Butter 1 .... 0.05 .... 225 Milk, one pint 16 0.04 0.04 0.05 325 Potatoes 16 0.02 .... 0.15 320 Oatmeal 4 0.04 0.02 0.17 460 Bread 16 0.09 0.02 0.56 1280 Sugar 3 .... .... 0.19 345 -- ---- ---- ---- ---- Totals 66 0.29 0.22 1.12 3505 4. Beef, up. sh'lder 10 0.09 0.13 .... 800 Ham 6 0.06 0.13 .... 650 Eggs, two 3 0.03 0.02 .... 135 Butter 2 .... 0.11 .... 450 Milk, one pint 16 0.04 0.04 0.05 325 Potatoes 12 0.01 .... 0.11 240 Flour 9 0.05 0.01 0.38 825 Sugar 1 .... .... 0.06 115 -- ---- ---- ---- ---- Totals 59 0.28 0.44 0.60 3540