Excerpt from the Introduction: The information in this paper was developed as a part of a study to determine the influence of world fat and oil consumption on protein supply. The paper concerns past, present, and future world and U.S. production of edible fats and oils as they influence edible protein supplies from commodities that yield both types of products. The production and values of fat and oil and protein from various oilseeds, red-meat animals, and milk are compared. Per capita consumption of fats and oils and the relationship of oil value and meal value are also discussed. U.S. data are referred to extensively because of this country's important role in world food supply.