Food Exchange
“Food Exchange“ playing cards designed by Ralph Dobson for the British Diabetic Association.
“Food Exchange“ playing cards were designed by Ralph Dobson and produced for the British Diabetic Association by Foxwood Publishing, 1973. The objective of the game is to teach players about diet. The instruction card has rules for "snap" on the reverse.
Above: “Food Exchange“ playing cards designed by Ralph Dobson for the British Diabetic Association, 1973. Manufactured by Carta Mundi.
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United Kingdom • Member since March 02, 2012
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