The Results in Regard to Dietetical Analysis of Pupil's Luncheon of Two Primary Schools in izu District, Shizuoka Prefecture

Abstract

We investigated pupil's luncheons twice, in spring and autumn, 1956, at Nishiura primary school, and once in autumn. 1956, at Ema primary school. The results of dietetical analysis are as follows:
1) Most of the pupils took calory from staple food, which was steamed rice and barley, in the percentage of 60 to 80.
2) The quality of supplementary food shows a comparatively favou rably tendency in 15% of cases or so.
3) In the result of dietetical analysis, most of the pupils got calorie from staple food. The gross weight of protein on the averge they took was 11-15 grams or so, the animal protein of which showed 4.5-5.8 grams. Regarding Vitamin, they took no Vitamin C.
4) As above mentioned, we have recognized by this investigation that the pupil's luncheon in the agricultural districts has some deficiency from the dietetical standpoint.