Because mass communication media has made students more conscious of body needs for such basics as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and vitamins, this kit has been designed to introduce and alert young students to the value of food, its chemical substance, and to teach them the nature of food stuffs. The test methods employed in this kit are the same as those used in research laboratories and will give students understanding into the chemical make-up of substances in foods commonly found in the home.  For those who wish to go further into the chemical nature of these materials, additional instructions are included outlining the specific nature of each test involved.