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The many cases of mal-nutrition, shown by gradual decline and loss of flesh, no matter what food was used, attracted attention. Also the great number of people suffering from small and great nervous prostration, evidently not obtaining the rebuilding elements from their daily food. And again the somewhat remarkable growth of intestinal disorders, appendicitis, constipation, etc., etc., including liver complaints. It was Mr. Post's purpose to prepare a food that would contain the starch of the grains