HC Deb 28 October 1947 vol 443 c82W
76. Mr. E. P. Smith

asked the Minister of Food the calorific value of the daily food of an adult in Great Britain reckoned in terms of rationed and point foodstuffs.

Dr. Summerskill

The calorie value of the rations, including points rationed foods of the ordinary adult, is about 1,530 calories per day.