In order to assure each member of the family of getting all of the materials needed for the growth, repair and regulation of their bodies, as well as the necessary fuel material with which to run the engine and to maintain the proper body temperature, the following practical method is suggested for the planning of the daily dietary.
One quart for each child under two years of age. From 1 pint to 1 quart for each child from two to five years of age. (M. S. Rose of Teachers' College advises at least a quart for every child of six years and under, at least 1 pint for children from six to sixteen, and one half of a pint thereafter.)
(Activity of person determining the amount.)
For children under two years of age 1-3 oz. a day For children from two to five years 2-5 oz. a day For children from five to twelve years 5-9 oz. a day For all over twelve years of age 9-16 oz. a day
For children under five years no meat is needed.
For children from five to ten years 1-2 oz. (no more) a day For children from ten to fourteen years 2-4 oz. (no more) a day of meat or fish. For individuals over fourteen years 2-6 oz. should be the maximum for the day. (b) Eggs:
For children under two years no eggs are given.[26] For children from two to five years 3-5 eggs may be given each week, being substituted for part or all of the meat.
For children it is necessary to use milk abundantly when beans or peas are substituted for the meat or egg proteins.
For children under six months[27] no vegetables need be given. For children from six to nine months 1 oz. gradually increased to 6 oz. of strained vegetable soup (see formula, page 223). For children from twelve to fifteen months 1 small baked potato may be added, and such vegetables as peas, string beans, carrots, spinach, squash, lima beans (strained).
Two vegetables, one of which should be potatoes (white), should be given each day. A leafy vegetable (spinach greens, string beans, kale, lettuce) should be given from three to four times each week and oftener if possible.
For children from six months on (earlier if physician approves) 1-2 tablespoons orange or prune juice a day.
For children from first to second year 1-3 tablespoons twice daily.
For children from two to five years 3-4 tbsp. or more, twice daily (amount governed by health of child).