content of each division and the method of approach of each lesson is
psychological.  The manipulative processes and kinds of dishes are
sufficiently varied to arouse and sustain the interest of a pupil. 

Experience with pupils in the classroom shows that their interest in any
subject cannot be awakened by using a list or classification involving
technical terms in introducing the subject.  For this reason a
classification of the foodstuffs is not placed at the beginning of the
text; they are classified after each is considered. 

At the close of each division of the text there is placed a group of
lessons called _Related Work_, which includes table service lessons,
home projects, and meal cooking.  _Table service_ lessons are
introduced in this way to emphasize the fact that a complete meal should
be prepared before all types of foods are studied and manipulative
processes are performed.  The _cost_ and _food value_ of meals
are considered in conjunction with their preparation.  Wise
_selection_ and thrifty _buying_ of foods are also treated in
these lessons.