Nutrition talk stresses balance and energy foods at Guyra
Miss W. Wilson of the Department of Public Health spoke at the C W A Rooms in Guyra on Friday about choosing the right foods. She warned energy foods supply calories and that eating more than needs stores fat, while fewer calories reduce weight.
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W. Wilson
Department of Public Health
C.W.A
Guyra
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Miss Wilson explains that vitamin A can be supplied by cod liver oil eggs dark leafy greens and yellow foods with a high vitamin A value. She notes cooking does not destroy vitamin A and cool, air free storage preserves it. Col White introduces her and Mr Hideon urges thanks by acclamation.
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Miss Wilson
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