Part 19

Cantaloup or a very ripe peach Coarse cereal Milk

LUNCHEON

A baked potato or whole wheat gem A coddled egg (See recipe, p. 677) Milk or junket

DINNER

Cream soup--home-made Mashed turnips or carrots A very ripe banana, with cream and sugar

WINTER MENU FOR THE NORMAL CHILD

From 2 to 5 Years of Age

BREAKFAST

A baked apple, with a little sugar Cereal--small portion Milk

LUNCHEON

One or two bananas Milk

DINNER

Corn hominy--small portion; thoroughly cooked Milk

The articles of food for children ranging from two to five years of age are about the same. The proportions, however, should be administered according to age.

The child from two to three years of age may be given a glass of milk between meals, but should eat a very light dinner, consisting of only two or three articles, while the child from three to five, especially after it has engaged in vigorous play, can, with safety, follow the menus herein prescribed.

SPRING MENU FOR THE NORMAL YOUTH

From 5 to 10 Years of Age

BREAKFAST

A banana, with cream Milk or an egg Corn hominy

LUNCHEON

A potato, or whole wheat bread, with butter Clabbered milk or cottage cheese

DINNER

Peas, turnips, or carrots A potato--sweet or white Milk or an egg

SUMMER MENU FOR THE NORMAL YOUTH

From 5 to 10 Years of Age

BREAKFAST

A peach Milk or an egg Boiled rice, with either honey or sugar and cream

LUNCHEON