THE "IRON RATION".

Examination of actual dietaries shows that the daily amount of foods included in the Maintenance Ration can readily be eaten; they are, however, of such a nature that it is improbable that anyone will eat more of them than is necessary. This is a justifi- cation for leaving these foods, except fats, unrationed. Details of the rations, with a justification of the order of priority in which they are placed are set out in Appendix I. A statement of the total quantities of foods in the Maintenance Ration, with the home grown supplies and the amount of imports necessary are given in Appendix II.