Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On October 3, 1961, Associated Press reports that the United States Department of Agriculture's home economists say "their tests show women burn more energy if they sit down to wash dishes, roll dough and...lift kitchen utensils."
Sitting on a stool while doing kitchen chores requires 4% more energy while rolling dough while sitting uses 9% more energy according to the DOA.
AP's advice is...
"On your feet, housewives!"
JFK+50 NOTE
In 1961, 32 to 38 per cent of American housewives did NOT work outside the home. It is probably true for the husbands or wives who do household chores that they would use less energy if standing while they work.
SOURCE
"Stand Up, Lady, To Save Energy in Housekeeping," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 3, 1961, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
