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Sherman HC, Gillett, LH. 1917. The adequacy and economy of some city dietaries . New York: Bureau of food supply, the New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, (Publication No. 121 )

Annotation: This report is based on studies of family diets in New York City (87 families), Cleveland, Ohio (9), Long Beach California (5), and Stamford, Connecticut (1) during 1914-1915. Each dietary study was analyzed to determine cost per person per day and the types of food purchased with the money (meat, eggs, vegetables, sugar, coffee, etc.). In each case the food value was calculated in terms of calories, protein, phosphorus, calcium (lime) and iron. The studies were classified, averaged, and examined to determine the adequacy of the ordinary diet and to highlight any dietary deficiencies and recommend ways that families can increase food value without increasing their overall food expenditures. Charts, tables, and an appendix provide detailed comparisons of food types consumed, nutritional value, and costs across the study groups.

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Keywords: Diet, Nutrients, Dietary assessment, Recommended dietary allowances, Statistics, Urban population, socioeconomic factors

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