Note for the War Office on the use of potatoes The Ministry of Food has issued instructions on using the large supply of potatoes -- suggests that the Home Army is stationed around the country, close to potato supplies, without the difficulties of transporting potatoes to big cities -- notes the nutritional value of the potato and its nitrogen content -- gives the Committee's suggestion that foods be introduced into the diet of the soldier in breads and as cereal replacement. 15 November 1917